Algorithms (CMPE323) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Algorithms CMPE323 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 7
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CMPE226
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course is designed to teach students how to analyse and design algorithms and measure their complexities. In addition, students will be able to develop efficient algorithms for the solution of real life computational problems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Analyze and design algorithms and measure their complexities
  • Recognize the theoretical foundations of the algorithms
  • Develop efficient algorithms for the solution of real life computational problems
  • Implement algorithms
Course Content Design and analysis of algorithms, O-notation, divide and conquer algorithms, dynamic programming, backtracking and branch and bound, lower bound theory, complexity of sorting and searching algorithms, graph algorithms, NP-hard and NP-complete problems, basic NPC problems, proving problems to be NPC, analysis of some string processing algorithms.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction; Growth Functions Chapters 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2 (main text)
2 Analyzing Algorithms: Insertion Sort Chapters 2.1, 2.2
3 Analyzing Algorithms: Merge Sort, Recurrences (The Recursion-Tree Method) Chapter 2.3, 4 (introduction of chapter), 4.2
4 Analyzing Algorithms: Quicksort and Analysis of Quicksort Chapter 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 5.2
5 Red-Black Trees Chapter 13.1, 13.2, 13.3
6 Dynamic Programming Chapter 15 (introduction of chapter), 15.1
7 Dynamic Programming Chapter 15.3, 15.2
8 Dynamic Programming Chapter 15.2 (cont.), 15.4
9 Greedy Algorithms Chapter 16.1, 16.2
10 Greedy Algorithms Chapter 16.2 (cont.), 16.3
11 Graph Algorithms Chapters 22.1, 22.2, 22.3
12 Graph Algorithms Chapters 22.4, 23 (introduction of chapter), 23.1, 23.2 (Kruskal)
13 Graph Algorithms Chapters 24 (introduction of chapter), 24.1, 24.2
14 Graph Algorithms, NP-Completeness Chapter 24.2 (cont.), 24.3, 34 (introduction of chapter)
15 Review -
16 Review

Sources

Course Book 1. T.H.Cormen, C.E.Leiserson, R.L.Rivest and C.Stein: Introduction to Algorithms, MIT Press 2001.
Other Sources 2. Anany Levitin, Introduction to the Design & Analysis of Algorithms, 3rd edition, Pearson, 2012.
3. E.Horowitz, S.Sahni: Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms, Computer Science Press, 1989
4. E.Horowitz, S.Sahni, S.Rajasekeran, Computer Algorithms, ISBN:  978-0-929306-41-4, Silicon Press, 2008.
5. J.Kleinberg, E.Tardos, Algorithm Design, Addison – Wesley, ISBN: 0-321-29535-8, 2006.
6. A.V.Aho, J.E.Hopcroft, J.D.Ullman, The Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms, Addison-Wesley Series in Computer Science and Information Processing, 1979.
7. S.S. Skiena, The Algorithm Design Manual, Springer – Verlag, New York, 1998.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computing fields; ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these fields in solving engineering problems related to information systems.
2 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. X
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the information systems discipline.
6 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 a. Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. b. Knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development.
9 a. Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Knowledge of the standards utilized in information systems engineering applications.
10 a. Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation. c. Knowledge on sustainable development.
11 a. Knowledge of the effects of information systems engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety. b. Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 6 18
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 20 40
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 174