CSC 321 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Summary
This class discusses how to design and analyze algorithms. We will cover the central subjects of the
area including sorting, searching, graph algorithms, greedy strategies, dynamic programming, and how to cope with hard problems.
Texts
The required textbook is Johnsonbaugh, Schaefer, Algorithms, Prentice-Hall, 2004.
Grading
There will be weekly written assignments, a midterm exam and a final exam. All exams will be cumulative. The course grade will be computed on the following basis:
Assignments: 40%,
Midterm: 30%,
Final: 30%.
Written assignments are due at the beginning of class. If you are unable to attend class the day that an assignment or program is due, you must make prior arrangements to get the assignment to me. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Make-up exams will not be given. If there is an extreme emergency and you must miss an exam, you must notify me in advance and provide documented evidence of the emergency. In those cases, you are responsible for talking to me as soon as possible about alternative arrangements.
Prerequisites
Data structures (CSC 301 or CSC 383 or CSC 393) and Discrete Mathematics (MAT 140, MAT 141 recommended).
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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