Syllabus of CISP300
2010 Fall Section 12516
Class code 12516
Course Title: Algorithm Design/Problem Solving
Course Description: This course introduces methods for solving typical computer problems through algorithm design. Topics include assessing and analyzing computer problems in a top-down, divide-and-conquer approach that leads to a programming solution. It also covers programming plans and detailed design documents from which source code versions of programs are created.
Student Learning Outcome:
define operators, including arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators.
differentiate control structures, including branches (conditional statements) and loops (pre-checking and post-checking loops).
deduce post condition from pre condition for control structures, including assignment statements, branches, and loops.
construct a trace table to emulate the execution of a program that utilizes variables, various control structures, data organizations, subroutines, and parameters.
contrast the lifespan limits and behaviors of local variables, by-value parameters, and by-reference parameters.
compare the two methods of passing results: by-reference parameters and return value.
compare in-line copy-and-paste coding with structured subroutines in terms of maintainability, defect containment, testability, and other metrics.
synthesize a subroutine to abstract one or more similar blocks of in-line code using local variables, parameters, and return values.
differentiate roles involved in software development, including developers, analysts, and test engineers.
Time and place: TuTh 10:30 am-11:50 am Room Liberal Arts 121
Number of units: 3
Lecture hours: 54
Lab hours: 0
Final exam:12/16/2010 1015-1215
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Name: Tak Auyeung
Office: Rm 7 of Liberal Arts 133
Phone number: 916-484-8250
Email: auyeunt@arc.losrios.edu or tauyeung@drtak.org
Office hours: Mon-Thur: 1200-1300, Fri: 1105-1205
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Online
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Letter grades
< 12.5%: F
≥ 12.5% and < 37.5%: D
≥ 37.5% and < 62.5%: C
≥ 62.5% and < 87.5%: B
≥ 87.5% : A
Categories and weights
Homework: 20%
First exam: 20%
Second exam: 20%
Final exam: 40%
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Topic |
begin date |
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Introduction to algorithms. Explain the role of algorithms in computer science and programming. |
08/24/10 |
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Present types of statements: sequences, conditional statements, loops. Represent control statements as pseudo code as well as graphical form. Nesting statements. Discuss basic properties of each type of statement. |
08/24/10 |
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Discuss the use of variables in an algorithm. Present methods to track variables during the execution of an algorithm. |
08/31/10 |
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Logical expressions and how they are used in various kinds of statements. The difference between a condition and a statement. Identify the pre and post conditions of a statement. |
09/07/10 |
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Top-down design: reasons and techniques. Relate top-down design to control structure selection. |
09/14/10 |
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First exam |
09/21/10 |
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Introduction to arrays and array indexing. Explain the limitations of the lack of arrays. |
09/23/10 |
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Basic algorithms involving arrays, such as searching in an unsorted and sorted array. |
09/30/10 |
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Rationale of subroutines. Kinds of parameters and local variables. The invocation of subroutines. |
10/07/10 |
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Records and user defined types. Nested aggregate types. |
10/19/10 |
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Second exam |
10/21/10 |
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Abstract data type: rationale, example and definitions. |
10/26/10 |
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Limitations of ADT. Introduction to object orientation concepts. Classes and objects. |
11/02/10 |
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Inheritance and extension. Abstract classes. |
11/09/10 |
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Complexity of algorithms. The big-O notation. Estimate of execution time. |
11/18/10 |
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File operations and algorithms that work with files, such as merge sort. |
11/30/10 |
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Syntax of a language, and how syntax is described by a meta language, such as BNF. |
12/07/10 |