Algorithms are the foundation of Computer Science and Engineering, which instruct the computer to do the required task efficiently. Design and Analysis of Algorithms (DAA) course is aimed to develop problem solving skills, choose appropriate design strategy and analyze given algorithm for its performance in the student community. In this paper authors propose active learning methodologies like Manifold Problem Assignment, Inspection of Algorithms, Technique Based Learning, Identification and Designing Method and Realization of Algorithm to meet above mentioned objectives. Since the course is taught along with tutorial, different set of problems are given across the batches to develop and analyze an algorithm by choosing appropriate design technique. Tests are conducted on each design strategy, which helped the students to apply them to the design process. At the end of the semester students are given set of problems, where they are expected to choose suitable design strategy like divide and conquer, decrease and conquer and transform and conquer to write and analyze the algorithm. Through this pedagogical activity, the Program Outcomes 3a and 3c of ABET 3a-3k are achieved. 70% of learners strongly agreed that their problem solving ability is enhanced and 30% of learners agreed that there is an improvement in algorithm design ability.
Computers are the leading technology of the 21 st century. Programming, the development of software is thus a fundamental activity in which many people are engaged worldwide. Therefore programming courses are included as a part of the curriculum. In these courses, students are primarily introduced to language features. Traditionally, the students practice by applying the acquired knowledge to solve some logically straightforward problems giving less scope for the programming skills. This paper focuses on application of coding standards, coding techniques, debugging, code review, refactoring, code optimization, test driven programming and pair programming based learning to master not only programming language features, but also an integrated approach to gain problem solving and programming skills. The subject is introduced as a first year course where the students are without any or with smaller amount of background or experience in computer programming. Taking this into consideration, activities like programming were designed. These activities enhanced the learning ability, problem solving skills programming skills and debugging skills
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