1. Analysis & Design of Algorithms
Spring 2020
Welcome to CPCS 223
Analysis & Design of Algorithms
Muhammad Al-Hashimi
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2. Dr. Muhammad Al-Hashimi
Your Instructor
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Dr. Muhammad Al-Hashimi
B.S. EE, KAAU 1987
M.S. CS, TAMU 1993
PhD CS, TAMU 2000
CPCS 223 since 2009
© 2005 Photo courtesy Lamees Al-Hashimi.

3. Key Outcomes Study solutions to fundamental programming problems
Examine how computer solutions are designed + how they perform
Compare different solutions to the same problem

4. Resources Textbook Lecture summary and slides Discussion group@
Textbook
Lecture summary and slides
Discussion group
Assignment support page
Web & programming resources

5. Policy Grading, attendance, answers About tests, assignments …
Study advice, bonus points
More …

6. Expectations Bring the lecture slides Ask questions
Attempt the exercises
Visit course website regularly
Participate in group discussion
Do exercises. Note I am not saying do the homework!

7. Success Review the Learning Outcomes (KAU Syllabus)
Study early, study regularly
Pay attention in class
Do exercises yourself
Use the online discussions
B+ and above, read the textbook carefully