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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - CMPT 307 D200

Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

Class Number: 6272

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 16, 2024
    Mon, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 225, (MACM 201 or CMPT 210), (MATH 150 or MATH 151), and (MATH 232 or MATH 240), all with a minimum grade of C-. MATH 154 or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B+ may be substituted for MATH 150 or MATH 151.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Design and analysis of efficient data structures and algorithms. General techniques for building and analyzing algorithms (greedy, divide & conquer, dynamic programming, network flows). Introduction to NP-completeness.

COURSE DETAILS:

The objective of this course is to introduce concepts and problem-solving techniques that are used in the design and analysis of efficient algorithms. This is done by studying various algorithms and data structures.

Topics

  • The following topics may be included:
  • Basic graph algorithms
  • Greedy algorithms
  • Divide and conquer algorithms
  • Dynamic programing algorithms
  • Network flow algorithms
  • Randomized algorithms
  • NP-Completeness
  • Data structures supporting algorithms studied

Grading

NOTES:

Grading will be based on six in-class quizzes and a final exam. Details will be provided in the first week of classes.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Algorithm Design
J. Kleinberg, É. Tardos
Addison Wesley
2006
Available in various forms online, as well as hard cover.
ISBN: 9780321295354

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.