Fundamentals of Algorithmics

Gilles Brassard, University of Montreal
Paul Bratley, University of Montreal
Title Fundamentals of Algorithmics
Edition 1st
ISBN 9780133350685
ISBN 10 0133350681
Published 10/08/1995
Published by Pearson Higher Ed USA
Pages 524
Format Paperback
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Total Price $152.95 Add to Cart
Description

For departments of computer science offering Sophomore through Junior-level courses in Algorithms or Design and Analysis of Algorithms.

This is an introductory-level algorithm text. It includes worked-out examples and detailed proofs. Presents Algorithms by type rather than application.

Table of contents


 1. Preliminaries.


 2. Elementary Algorithmicss.


 3. Asymptotic Notation.


 4. Analysis of Algorithms.


 5. Some Data Structures.


 6. Greedy Algorithms.


 7. Divide-And-Conquer.


 8. Dynamic Programming.


 9. Exploring Graphs.


10. Probabilistic Algorithms.


11. Parallel Algorithms.


12. Computational Complexity.


13. Heuristic and Approximate Algorithms.


References.


Index.
Features & benefits
  • structures material by techniques employed, not by the application area, so students can progress from the underlying abstract concepts to the concrete application essentials.
  • begins with a compact, but complete introduction to some necessary math, and also includes a long introduction to proofs by contradiction and mathematical induction. This serves to fill the gaps that many undergraduates have in their mathematical knowledge.
  • gives a paced, thorough introduction to the analysis of algorithms, and uses coherent notation and unusually detailed treatment of solving recurrences.
  • includes a chapter on probabilistic algorithms, and an introduction to parallel algorithms, both of which are becoming increasingly important.
  • approaches the analysis and design of algorithms by type rather than by application.