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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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CP5602 - Advanced Algorithm Analysis

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:CP5639
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS)

Subject Description

    This subject is designed to meet the needs of students for designing algorithms to solve a wide range of problems, and analysing the correctness and complexity of algorithms. Design strategies (such as, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms), and a wide range of analysing techniques (including the master methods, substitution method, and recursion trees, for computing the running time of divide and conquer algorithms) will be studied.

Learning Outcomes

  • apply a variety of techniques in the analysis of algorithms
  • interpret the design and analysis of the families of fundamental algorithms
  • evaluate computational complexity theory and its relationship to algorithm analysis

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual
  • Assignment - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi
MRS Kanika Goel
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 24 Hours - Practicals - only the first hour of each practical is supervised

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Jun 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 May 2022 to Saturday, 27 Aug 2022
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi
MRS Kanika Goel
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 24 Hours - Practicals - only the first hour of each practical is supervised

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Oct 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 12 Sep 2022 to Saturday, 10 Dec 2022
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi
Lecturer(s):
MRS Kanika Goel
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 24 Hours - Practicals - only the first hour of each practical is supervised

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Usually available in even-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi
Lecturer(s):
DR Shailey Chawla
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops (only the first hour of each practical is supervised)