Introduction to Algorithms BCS755B
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INTRODUCTION: What is an Algorithm?, Fundamentals of Algorithmic Problem Solving, Important problem Types, Fundamental Data Structures, Analysis Framework, Asymptotic Notations and Basic Efficiency Classes, ,Analysis Framework, Asymptotic Notations and Basic Efficiency Classes,
Chapter 1 (Sections 1.1 to 1.4), Chapter 2 (2.1, 2.2)
Module 2 Overview
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHM EFFICIENCY: Mathematical Analysis of Non-recursive Algorithms, Mathematical Analysis of Recursive Algorithms.
BRUTE FORCE APPROACHES: Selection Sort and Bubble Sort, Sequential Search and Brute Force String Matching.
Chapter 2(Sections 2.3,2.4), Chapter 3(Section 3.1,3.2)
Module 3 Overview
Exhaustive Search (Travelling Salesman problem and Knapsack Problem).
Depth First search and Breadth First search.
DECREASE-AND-CONQUER: Insertion Sort, Topological Sorting.
DIVIDE AND CONQUER: Merge Sort, Binary Tree Traversals.
Chapter 3(3.4,3.5), Chapter 4 (Sections 4.1,4.2), Chapter 5 (Section 5.1,5.3)
Module 4 Overview
TRANSFORM-AND-CONQUER: Balanced Search Trees (AVL Trees), Heaps and Heapsort.
SPACE-TIME TRADEOFFS: Sorting by Counting: Comparison counting sort, Input Enhancement in String Matching: Horspool's Algorithm, Hashing.
Chapter 6 (Sections 6.3,6.4), Chapter 7 (Sections 7.1,7.2, 7.3)
Module 5 Overview
DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING: Three basic examples, The Knapsack Problem and Memory Functions.
THE GREEDY METHOD: Kruskal's Algorithm, Dijkstra's Algorithm, Huffman Trees and Codes.
Chapter 8 (Sections 8.1,8.2), Chapter 9 (Sections 9.2,9.3,9.4)
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Introduction to Algorithms (BCS755B) is a critical course in the VTU curriculum, essential for any student looking to master the foundations of engineering. It covers key theoretical frameworks and practical concepts that are widely used in the industry today, ensuring students are well-prepared for both exams and their future careers.
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