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The document outlines a course on algorithm design, detailing program and course outcomes, lesson plans, teaching methodologies, and evaluation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of algorithms in problem-solving, introduces computational tractability and asymptotic notations, and discusses methods for solving recurrences. Additionally, it provides references for textbooks and materials relevant to the course.

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Algorithm_Design_Notes

The document outlines a course on algorithm design, detailing program and course outcomes, lesson plans, teaching methodologies, and evaluation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of algorithms in problem-solving, introduces computational tractability and asymptotic notations, and discusses methods for solving recurrences. Additionally, it provides references for textbooks and materials relevant to the course.

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Introduction to the Course

1. Program Outcomes (POs):

- Broad outcomes expected from students completing the program.

- Typically include technical expertise, problem-solving skills, communication, teamwork, ethics,

and lifelong learning.

2. Course Outcomes (COs):

- Specific skills and knowledge students will gain from the course.

- Example: Apply algorithmic techniques to solve computational problems.

3. Lesson Plan:

- A schedule detailing weekly or topic-wise coverage.

- Helps plan learning and preparation.

4. Teaching Methodology:

- Strategies used to teach, such as lectures, assignments, projects, and discussions.

5. Evaluation Strategy:

- Methods of assessment, including quizzes, exams, projects, or continuous evaluation.

Course Overview with OBE Awareness

1. Outcome-Based Education (OBE):

- Focuses on achieving specific learning outcomes.

- Encourages student-centric learning.


Week 1: Introduction to Algorithm Design

1. Importance of Problem-Solving Using Algorithms:

- Algorithms form the backbone of computational problem-solving.

- They ensure solutions are correct, efficient, and scalable.

2. Characteristic Features of an Algorithm:

- Input: Clearly defined inputs.

- Output: Clearly defined outputs.

- Finiteness: The algorithm must terminate after a finite number of steps.

- Definiteness: Every step is clearly and unambiguously defined.

- Effectiveness: Every step can be carried out in a finite amount of time.

- Correctness and Efficiency: Ensures the algorithm solves the problem accurately and quickly.

3. Expressing Algorithms:

- Pseudocode: A high-level, language-agnostic way to represent algorithms.

- Basic Aspects: Correctness, design, and analysis.

Week 2: Computational Tractability and Asymptotic Notations

1. Computational Tractability:

- Efficiency: Algorithms are efficient if they run in polynomial time (O(n^k)).

- Brute-Force Search: A straightforward approach that explores all possibilities.

2. Asymptotic Notations:
- Big-O: Represents the worst-case growth rate.

- Big-Omega: Represents the best-case growth rate.

- Big-Theta: Tight bound on growth rate (both upper and lower bounds).

Week 3: Recurrences

1. Methods to Solve Recurrences:

- Iterative Method: Expand the recurrence step-by-step.

- Recursive Tree Method: Visualize the recurrence as a tree and sum costs at each level.

- Substitution Method: Assume a solution form and verify.

- Master Method: A shortcut for divide-and-conquer recurrences of the form:

T(n) = aT(n/b) + O(n^d), where the method applies based on a, b, and d.

References

1. Textbooks:

- (T1) Algorithm Design by Jon Kleinberg and Eva Tardos.

- (T2) Problem Solving in Data Structures & Algorithms Using Java by Hemant Jain.

2. Reference Books:

- (R1) The Algorithm Design Manual by Steven Skiena.

- (R2) Introduction to Algorithms by CLRS.

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