COMP SCI 4407 - Advanced Algorithms

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

The development of a sound theoretical understanding of advanced algorithms and practical problem solving skills using them. Advanced algorithm topics chosen from: Dynamic Programming, Linear Programming, Matching, Max Flow / Min Cut, P and NP, Approximation Algorithms, Randomized Algorithms, Computational Geometry.

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Course Details

Course Code	COMP SCI 4407
Course	Advanced Algorithms
Coordinating Unit	Computer Science
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	COMP SCI 2201
Incompatible	COMP SCI 3301, COMP SCI 4807
Assessment	Written exam and/or assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Mingyu Guo

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Students should develop a sound theoretical understanding of advanced algorithms and practical problem solving skills using them.
2	Students should develop basic knowledge of a wide range of advanced algorithm design techniques including dynamic programming, linear programming, approximation algorithms, and randomized algorithms.
3	Students should develop basic advanced algorithm analysis skills for analyzing the approximation ratio of approximation algorithms and the probability of randomized algorithms.
4	Students should gain a good understanding on a wide range of advanced algorithmic problems, their relations and variants, and application to real-world problems.

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1 - 4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1 - 4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1 - 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest and Clifford Stein, Introduction to Algorithms, Third Edition, MIT Press

Recommended Resources

Recommended readings:

Rajeev Motwani, Prabhakar Raghavan: Randomized Algorithms. Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog
Press 1995, isbn 0-521-47465-5

Vijay V. Vazirani: Approximation algorithms. Springer 2001, isbn
978-3-540-65367-7, pp. I-IXI, 1-378

Online Learning

https://cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/third/aa/
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures will be supported by tutorials and 3 assignments where students gain strong knowledge on the design and implementation of advanced algorithms

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Average workload is 12 hours/week (including lecture and tutorial times). A significant amount has to be spend on solving the assignments.

Learning Activities Summary

Tutorials and group assignments where students develop their algorithmic skills and discuss new algorithmic approaches and their implementation.

Specific Course Requirements

In addition to attendance to lectures and tutorials, students should have a sound ability and strong interest in developing problem-solving skills beyond traditional data 最新糖心Vlog and algorithms which are required in working on the assignments.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes	CBOK Alignment**
Theory assignments	30	Individual	Summative	Weeks 2-12		1. 2. 3. 4.	1.1 1.2 4.1
Exam	70	Individual	Summative	NA		1. 2. 3. 4.	1.1 1.2 4.1
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown complies with the 最新糖心Vlog's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

**CBOK is the Core Body of Knowledge for ICT Professionals defined by the 最新糖心Vlogn Computer Society. The alignment in the table above corresponds with the following CBOK Areas:

1. Problem Solving

1.1 Abstraction

1.2 Design

2. Professional Knowledge

2.1 Ethics

2.2 Professional expectations

2.3 Teamwork concepts & issues

2.4 Interpersonal communications

2.5 Societal issues

2.6 Understanding of ICT profession

3. Technology resources

3.1 Hardware & Software

3.2 Data & information

3.3 Networking

4. Technology Building

4.1 Programming

4.2 Human factors

4.3 Systems development

4.4 Systems acquisition

5. ICT Management

5.1 IT governance & organisational

5.2 IT project management

5.3 Service management

5.4 Security management

Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

Assignments: No changes. We will still collect via canvas.

Final exam: Per the university policy, we won't have final exams this semester. Advanced Algorithms final exam will be in the format of open book exam.

3 assignments (10% each) and 1 final exam (70%).

Assessment Detail

The written exam will be centrally administered by examinations and held at the end of semester.

Each tutorial will be based on materials presented at that stage of the course or on readings drawn from reference materials. Tutorial questions will be made available on the course webpage.

Three written assignments will be given by week 2, 5 and 8 respectively. Students will be allowed to work on the assignments in teams of up to two people.

Assignment submissions will be marked within one and a half weeks of the submission deadline. Marked sheets with feedback are available for viewing at tutorials.

Below are the CBOK mappings

Abstraction Design Programming
Assignments 5 5 5
Exam 3 3 3
CBOK categories are explained in section 4 of the ICT core body of knowlege. Numbers assigned correspond to the Bloom taxonomy (see page 26 of the same document).

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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