I. Course Title: Algorithms and Optimization
II. Course Number: ITEC 302
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: ITEC 301 (Grade of “C” or better)
V. Course Description:
The course will explore advanced data structures and optimization strategies. Includes data structures, concepts and algorithms used in the solution of numeric and nonnumeric problems; applications to data management systems, file organization, information retrieval, list processing and programming languages.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topics include:
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
Programming projects are assigned to give students experience in implementing existing algorithms. Students are also given several problems for which they are required to design and implement efficient algorithms.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Students who complete the course will be able to:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Students will be evaluated based on several programming assignments, and at least two examinations.
Review and Approval
August 2020