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Lesson Title: Introduction to Algorithms and Complexity

Objective:
Understand the basic concepts of algorithms and complexity.
Learn about common algorithmic problems and their solutions.
Introduce the concept of time complexity.
Materials:
Whiteboard and markers
Projector or whiteboard for presenting slides
Laptop for live coding (optional)
Duration: 90 minutes
Introduction (15 minutes):
Welcome and Overview (5 minutes):
Greet students and briefly introduce the topic of algorithms and complexity.
Highlight the importance of algorithms in computer science and everyday applications.
Icebreaker Activity (10 minutes):
Engage students with a simple algorithmic problem or puzzle to solve individually or in pairs.
Discuss solutions as a class to introduce the idea of problem-solving through algorithms.
Basic Concepts (30 minutes): 3. Definition of Algorithms (10 minutes):
Define what an algorithm is: a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.
Emphasize that algorithms are independent of programming languages.
Example Algorithms (15 minutes):
Present examples of simple algorithms (e.g., sorting, searching) with pseudo-code or simple
code snippets.
Discuss the efficiency and clarity of different approaches.
Complexity Introduction (5 minutes):
Introduce the concept of algorithmic complexity.
Explain the need for measuring the efficiency of algorithms.
Algorithmic Problems (25 minutes): 6. Common Algorithmic Problems (15 minutes):
Discuss common algorithmic problems (sorting, searching, graph traversal) and their
importance.
Highlight real-world applications of these problems.
Live Coding Demo (10 minutes):
Perform a live coding demonstration to solve a basic algorithmic problem.
Discuss the time complexity of the implemented solution.
Time Complexity (15 minutes): 8. Definition and Notation (10 minutes):
Define time complexity and Big O notation.
Discuss how Big O notation provides an upper bound on the growth rate of an algorithm.
Examples and Practice (5 minutes):
Present examples of different time complexities (O(1), O(log n), O(n), O(n^2), etc.).
Assign a few problems for students to analyze and determine their time complexities.
Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes): 10. Recap and Homework Assignment (5 minutes):
Summarize key concepts.
Assign relevant readings and problem-solving exercises for homework.
Assessment:
Evaluate student understanding through class participation, responses to algorithmic problems,
and completion of assigned homework.
Follow-up:
Next lesson: Dive deeper into specific algorithms and their time complexities.
Encourage students to practice implementing and analyzing algorithms on their own.
Provide additional resources for further reading and exploration.
Adjust the timing and content based on your students' familiarity with the subject and the pace
of your course.

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