Welcome to Cpt S 350 Design and Analysis of Algorithms Syllabus and Introduction

CptS 350 Design and Analysis of Algorithms Spring 2016 Instructor: John Miller, West 134E Class web page can be found at

Objectives: To present the mathematical basis for quantitative analysis of algorithms. To introduce students to various types of algorithms and analysis techniques Textbook: “Introduction to Algorithms” 3th Edition by Corman, et al Course content: Chapters 1-2: Introduction Chapter 3: Growth of functions Chapter 4: Solving recurrences Chapter 5: Probabilistic analysis Selected topics from the following: Chapters 6-9: Sorting algorithms Chapters 15-17: Advanced design and analysis techniques Chapters 22-26: Graph algorithms Final exam

Required assignments: Prior approval is required for late submission homework assignments. No partial credit on homework. Full credit for corrected homework. Criteria for student evaluation: homework 34%, quizzes 33%, final exam 33%.

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