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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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