The College of New Jersey
Computer Science Department
CMSC410: Advanced Algorithms
FALL 2001


FINAL EXAM HINTS

When
                   :     Tuesday, December 18, HH 252, 10:10-12:10 (Group I).
                         Thursday, December 13, HH252, 10:10-12:10 (Group II).
 

What is Allowed
                   :     Two sheets of notes (both sides, point 10 size minimum).
                         No extra devices.

Format      :
                         (i)    Four problems

                         (ii)   Problem (1): Given the following excerpt from a
                                                       program, derive its time complexity
                                                       formula.
                                                       (~ 25 points)
                                 Problem (2) : Trace the following sorting algorithm
                                                        on the following set of data.
                                                       (~ 25 points).
                                 Problem (3) : Trace the following Graph algorithm
                                                        on the following graph.
                                                        (~ 25 points).
                                 Problem (4) : Another problem like (3) OR
                                                        Given the following implementation
                                                        for the ???? ADS, change it so that it
                                                        does this and that.
                                                        (~ 25 points).
 

How to best prepare for the Final Exam :
                        (i)    Go over the examples given in class.
                        (ii)   Go over the homework assignments.
                        (iii)  Do not assume that the teacher is exceptionally
                                mean.

ALL OUTSTANDING HOMEWORKS AND PROJECTS ARE DUE ON THE DAY OF THE FINAL EXAM (right before the final). FOR PROJECTS, IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO HAND IN A FLOPPY WITH THE SOURCE CODES OR UPLOAD THE SOURCE CODES ONTO YOUR WEB PAGE. NO PERMISSIONS FOR THE TEACHER = NO CREDIT FOR THE PROJECTS !!!!!