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CS 235: Algebraic Algorithms
Boston University, Spring 2008

Final Exam

For reference, here is the final exam that was given on Friday 5/9: (PDF), (a href="final.ps">PS). Have a great summer!

Final Exam Review Questions

Download as PDF or Postscript.

Course Description

Basic concepts and algorithms for manipulation of algebraic objects, such as residues, matrices, polynomials. Applications to some areas of computer science (cryptography, fault-tolerance). The course emphasizes rigorous reasoning and analysis, and the skills for manipulating abstractions. (Counts as a CS Background course for the CS concentration.)

Meetings

Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00-3:30pm in MCS B31 (Lecture)
Monday 3:00-4:00pm in KCB 104 (Discussion)

Instructor

David Charlton
charlton@cs.bu.edu
PSY 222
Office hours: Tuesday 12:30-2:00pm, Thursday 3:30-5:00pm

TF

Debajyoti Bera
dbera@cs.bu.edu
PSY 221
Office hours: Monday 4:00-5:30pm, Wednesday 3:00-4:30pm

Textbook

A Computational Introduction to Number Theory and Algebra, by Victor Shoup

The above link leads to a free online version of the textbook. You do not need to purchase a physical copy unless you would like to.

Mailing List

You should add yourself to the class mailing list as soon as possible. Log in to CSA or CSB and type:

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