Algorithms and Linear Programming

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand algorithms.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain different types of algorithms:

    • Sorting algorithm
    • Search algorithm
    • Packing algorithm.

2.

Be able to solve problems using algorithms

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Carry out a sorting algorithm.

  • 2.2.

    Implement a search algorithm.

  • 2.3.

    Implement a packing algorithm.

  • 2.4.

    Solve problems involving graphs and networks.

  • 2.5.

    Find a minimum spanning tree.

3.

Understand linear programming and shortest path algorithms.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Use an algorithm to find the shortest path in a network.

  • 3.2.

    Solve problems involving critical path analysis.

  • 3.3.

    Solve problems involving linear programming.