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CSC 204 - Algorithm Design and Analysis


Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Review of algorithm basics (Big-Oh, Big-Theta and Big-Omega notation), algorithms for searching, sorting (Mergesort, Quicksort, Heap Sort), median order statistic, hashing, priority queues, red-black trees, AVL trees, dynamic programming, amortized analysis, graph algorithms for shortest path problems, minimum spanning tree, min-cut and max-flow problems and NP completeness.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Course open to graduate students in computer science, others need permission from computer science graduate director.


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