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Course Outline for COMP 4804

Carleton University School of Computer Science
COMP 4804
Design and Analysis of Algorithms II
2013 Winter
Preliminary course outline subject to change; last updated on Thu Jan 10 0:50:44 EST 2013

Class Schedule
Classroom: ME4342
Class Times: Tue. and Thu. 14:30-16:00
Course Website: t.b.a.
Instructor Information
Instructor Office Telephone Email Office Hours
Dr Prosenjit Bose 5175 HP or 3230 HP 1-(613)-520-2600 x4336 jitatsignscs.carleton.ca By appointment,Tuesday 4-5pm (mainly for COMP4804), Wednesday 4-5:30pm (mainly for COMP 1805)
Teaching Assistants
T.A. Office Hours
Alina Shaikhet TBD
Course Description
This course is an advanced course on the design and analysis of computer algorithms. Topics include: Randomized Algorithms, Graph Algorithms, Data Structures, Amortized Analysis and Approximation Algorithms (coping with NP-hard problems).
Prerequisites
COMP 3804
Textbook (s)
Recommended (but definitely not required): Introduction to Algorithms (3rd Edition) by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest and Stein. Many of the concepts taught in the class will have freely available online references.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated in this course according to the following measures.

Component Weight Due Date
Assignment 1 10% Jan 31
Assignment 2 10% Feb 25
Assignment 3 10% Mar 19
Assignment 4 10% Apr 2
Test Feb 7 (in class) 10% Feb 7
Test Mar 14 (in class) 10% Mar 14
Final Exam 40% TBA
Important Dates
Feb 7 and Mar 14: Midterm in class. March 8: Last day to submit, to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, Formal Examination Accommodation Forms for April examinations. April 9: Last day of class.
Assignments
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Collaboration Policy
Students are encouraged to collaborate on assignments, but at the level of discussion only. When writing down the solutions, please write them down on your own. If you need help, please see a TA or your instructor. Posting assignment solutions on discussion boards before the due date and time is also prohibited.
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
The Undergraduate Advisor for the School of Computer Science is available in Room 5302C HP, by telephone at 520-2600, ext. 4364 or by email at undergraduate_advisor@scs.carleton.ca. The undergraduate advisor can assist with information about prerequisites and preclusions, course substitutions/equivalencies, understanding your academic audit and the remaining requirements for graduation. The undergraduate advisor will also refer students to appropriate resources such as the Science Student Success Centre, Learning Support Services and the Writing Tutorial Services.
University Policies
Student Academic Integrity Policy
Every student should be familiar with the Carleton University student academic integrity policy. A student found in violation of academic integrity standards may be awarded penalties which range from a reprimand to receiving a grade of F in the course or even being expelled from the program or University. Some examples of offences are: plagiarism and unauthorized co-operation or collaboration. Information on this policy may be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Plagiarism
As defined by Senate, "plagiarism is presenting, whether intentional or not, the ideas, expression of ideas or work of others as one's own". Such reported offences will be reviewed by the office of the Dean of Science.
Unauthorized Co-operation or Collaboration
Senate policy states that "to ensure fairness and equity in assessment of term work, students shall not co-operate or collaborate in the completion of an academic assignment, in whole or in part, when the instructor has indicated that the assignment is to be completed on an individual basis". Please refer to the course outline statement or the instructor concerning this issue.
Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) provides services to students with Learning Disabilities (LD), psychiatric/mental health disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), chronic medical conditions, and impairments in mobility, hearing, and vision. If you have a disability requiring academic accommodations in this course, please contact PMC at 613-520-6608 or pmc@carleton.ca for a formal evaluation. If you are already registered with the PMC, contact your PMC coordinator to send me your Letter of Accommodation at the beginning of the term, and no later than two weeks before the first in-class scheduled test or exam requiring accommodation (if applicable). After requesting accommodation from PMC, meet with me to ensure accommodation arrangements are made. Please consult the PMC website for the deadline to request accommodations for the formally-scheduled exam (if applicable) at http://www2.carleton.ca/pmc/new-and-current-students/dates-and-deadlines/
Religious Obligation
Write to me with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details visit the Equity Services website: http://www2.carleton.ca/equity/
Pregnancy Obligation
Write to me with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details visit the Equity Services website: http://www2.carleton.ca/equity/
Medical Certificate
The following is a link to the official medical certificate accepted by Carleton University for the deferral of final examinations or assignments in undergraduate courses. To access the form, please go to http://www.carleton.ca/registrar/forms
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