CS 5114: Algorithms

The first version of the project specifications (they will likely undergo revision as the semester progresses) are now available in the following formats:

The following milestones, also shown in the Calendar, must be met:

Project Proposal due Friday February 18th
Literature Review due Friday March 24th
First Draft due Friday April 7th
Second Draft due Friday April 21st
Final Project due on Thursday May 4th

For your proposal, it is recommended that you use the supplied skeleton (available in PDF, PostScript, and LaTeX formats) as a guideline. As an example, Dr. Heath has completed a sample proposal that shows approximately what is expected of your proposal. Of course, the actual content and structure of your proposal will vary with your selected topic.

Sample proposal description
Sample proposal (PDF) (PostScript) (LaTeX)

Selecting a topic may be one of the more difficult parts of your project. To get motivated, please consult some of the recommended sources of information from which you may obtain topics. Of course, Dr. Heath and your GTAs will be available to consult with you on the selection of your topic.

If you'd like to see some examples of the quality and style that your final paper is expected to exhibit, please read some of Dr. Heath's papers. A few of his published papers are listed below; others may be found on Dr. Heath's Curriculum Vitae.

CS 5114: Algorithms - Fall 2000