Science, Engineering and Technology

KXT312

2012  KXT312  Advanced Algorithmic Problem Solving & Programming

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  The 1 week intensive classes will be held only in one of Hobart or Launceston (students from the other campus will be offered local accommodation).

The 3 subsequent sessions will be offered concurrently in both Hobart and Launceston.

Enrolment numbers will be limited because of the resources required.

OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides highly able students with an opportunity to extend their knowledge of algorithms and their ability to solve algorithmic problems through to the point of a working program implementing the algorithmic solution. The unit has a problem solving based focus and includes the following topics: advanced graph algorithms, arithmetic algorithms, geometric algorithms, and C++ programming (procedural, object-based, and generic). Assessment is based on practical exams, an assignment and presentation, and participation in learning activities.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Practical algorithmic problem solving and programming exams 60%

Assignment and presentation 30%

Participation in learning activities 10%

TEACHING PATTERN: 1 week intensive classes in the week immediately before semester 2.

3 x 1 day sessions on the Sundays at the end of weeks 0, 1, and 3 of semester 2.

Guided self-study.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	KXT201 or KXA251
Prereq	HD grade in at least one of: KXT102 ( KXA154), KXT201 ( KXA251), KXT303 ( KXA353), KXT304 ( KXA354)

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Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.

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