Course: |
EECS 660: Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms,
Fall 2021 |
Professor: |
Matthew Moore |
Office: |
Eaton 2034 |
Office Hours: |
Tuesdays and Thursdays 14:00 – 15:00, or by appointment |
E-Mail: |
matthew.moore@ku.edu |
Website: |
http://ittc.ku.edu/~moore/algs/ |
Lecture Hours and Venue: |
Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:00 – 17:15 in LEEP2 2415
|
Textbook: |
Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen, Leserson, Rivest, Stein
(3rd Edition, 2009),
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/introduction-algorithms-third-edition |
Homework: |
Homework will be assigned weekly, and will be due on the Tuesday the
week after it was assigned. Assignments will be posted on the course
website. Each assignment will consist of some book problems and some
"additional problems". A subset of the problems will be graded based on
correctness and on the clarity and quality of presentation. There is a
difference between a "solution" and an "answer". The former is what shall
be graded. Homework should be submitted at the end of lecture. Your lowest
2 homework scores will be dropped. |
Exams: |
There will be two midterm exams and a final exam. The midterm exams are
scheduled for Thursday 09-23 and Thursday 11-04. The final
exam is scheduled for 12-17 from 13:30 -- 16:00. Details are to be
announced. |
Course Grading: |
Grades will be determined based on the breakdown below.
Homeworks: |
50% |
Exams (incl. final): |
50% |
Letter grades (including +/- designations) will be assigned as usual. The
grades on homeworks, exams, or the entire course may be curved at the
professor's discretion. |
Honor Code: |
All work submitted for credit must be the student's own. If you have
worked with another student on a homework problem, you should indicate it
in your solution. Such cooperation is permitted, but your work must be
your own. Exams should be completed without unauthorized aid. |
Accommodation Procedure: |
The Student Access Center (SAC) coordinates academic accommodations and
services for all eligible KU students with disabilities. If you have a
disability for which you wish to request accommodations and have not
contacted SAC, please do so as soon as possible. They are located in 22
Strong Hall and can be reached at (785)864-4064 (V/TTY). Information about
their services can be found at
www.access.ku.edu.
Please contact me privately in regard to your needs in this course. |
Religious Observances: |
Any student in this course who plans to observe a religious holiday
which conflicts in any way with the course schedule or requirements should
contact me as soon as possible to discuss alternative accommodations. |