COURSE DESCRIPTION FORM
INSTITUTION
Computer Science
​ National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
PROGRAM (S) TO BE
EVALUATED
A. Course Description
(Fill out the following table for each course in your computer science curriculum. A filled out form should
not be more than 2-3 pages.)
Course Code
CS302
Course Title
DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisites by
Course(s) and Topics
Data Structures
Assessment
Instruments with
Weights​ (homework,
quizzes, midterms, final,
programming
assignments, lab work,
etc.)
Assessment with the weight.
Course Coordinator
Assessment Type
Weight
Assignments / Quizzes
10
Quizzes
05
Mid-Terms
20 (10 each)
Project
15
Final
50
Dr. Muhammad Atif Tahir
URL (if any)
Current Catalog
Description
Textbook​ (or
Laboratory Manual​ for
Laboratory Courses)
Thomas H. Cormen et al. “Introduction to Algorithms” 3​rd​ Edition.
Anany Levitin “Introduction to the design and analysis of algorithms” 3​rd​ Edition.
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Reference Material
Course Goals
Outcomes of Instruction
1.
Design algorithms using different algorithms design techniques i.e. Brute Force,
Divide & Conquer, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms & Backtracking,
Branch & Bound.
2.
Analyse the time and space complexity of different algorithms by using standard
analysis techniques for recursive and non-recursive algorithms.
3.
Describe, compare, analyse, and solve general algorithmic problem types:
Sorting, Searching, String Processing, Graph and NP-Complete Problems.
Implement the algorithms, compare the implementations empirically, and apply
fundamental algorithms knowledge to solve real-world problems.
Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course (From ABET)
4.
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the
program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
(b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing
requirements appropriate to its solution
(c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system,
process, component, or program to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
(e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
responsibilities
(f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals,
organizations, and society
(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional
development
(i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing
practice.
(j) An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer
science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that
demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices. [CS]
(k) An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of
software systems of varying complexity. [CS]
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Topics Covered in the
Course, with Number
of Lectures on Each
Topic ​(assume 15-week
instruction and one-hour
lectures)
1. Topics to be covered:
No. of
Weeks
Contact
Hours
2
6
2,3
1.5
4.5
1,2
1
3
1,2,3
1.5
4.5
1,4
1
3
2,3,4
1
3
3,4
2
6
3,4
3
9
2
Review
0.5
1.5
1,2,3,4
Project Presentations
1.5
4.5
2,3,4
Total
15
45
List of Topics
Basics of Algorithms, Mathematical
Foundation, Growth of Function,
Asymptotic Notations.
Chapter 1.All, 2.2,2.3, 3.All
Divide and Conquer, Substitution
Method, Recurrence-Tree Method,
Master’s Method.
Chapter 4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6
Sorting (Merge, Insertion, Quick,
Heap, Counting, Radix),
Data Structures (Stack, Queue,
Linked List, Hash Table, Binary Tree).
Chapter 2.1, 6.4, 7.All, 8.All
Dynamic Programming
Greedy Algorithms
Chapters 15.All, 16.All
Graph
Algorithms:
Kruskal’s
Algorithm,
Prim’s
Algorithms,
Bellman-Ford Algorithms, Dijkstra’s
Algorithm
Chapters 23.All,24.All,25.All,26.All
String Matching
Chapter 32.All
Multithreaded Algorithms, Matrix
Operations
Chapter 27.All, 28.All
NP Complete Problems and Solutions
using Approximation Algorithm
Chapters 34.All, 35.All
CLO
Laboratory
Projects/Experiments
Done in the Course
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Programming
Assignments Done in
the Course
Class Time Spent on​ (in
credit hours)
Oral and Written
Communications
Theory
Problem
Analysis
Solution Design
Social and Ethical Issues
30
10
5
0
Every student is required to submit at least __1___ written reports of typically _2____
pages and to make __1___ oral presentations of typically __10___ minute’s duration.
Include only material that is graded for grammar, spelling, style, and so forth, as well
as for technical content, completeness, and accuracy.
Instructor Name ​ZESHAN KHAN​____________
Instructor Signature ____________________________
Date ____________________________
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