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This document provides an overview of algorithmic thinking using Python, focusing on algorithm and pseudocode representation, flowchart symbols, and their applications. It covers key constructs of pseudocode, including sequencing, selection, and repetition, as well as standardized flowchart symbols for visual representation of algorithms. Additionally, it includes sample problems to illustrate the concepts discussed.

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Module 2.2

This document provides an overview of algorithmic thinking using Python, focusing on algorithm and pseudocode representation, flowchart symbols, and their applications. It covers key constructs of pseudocode, including sequencing, selection, and repetition, as well as standardized flowchart symbols for visual representation of algorithms. Additionally, it includes sample problems to illustrate the concepts discussed.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

ALGORITHMIC THINKING WITH PYTHON

Prof. Sarju S
15 October 2024
Module 2

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Module 2

► ALGORITHM AND PSEUDOCODE REPRESENTATION:- Meaning and Definition of


Pseudocode, Reasons for using pseudocode, The main constructs of pseudocode -
Sequencing, selection (if-else structure, case structure) and repetition (for, while,
repeat-until loops), Sample problems

► FLOWCHARTS :- Symbols used in creating a Flowchart - start and end, arithmetic


calculations, input/output operation, decision (selection), module name (call), for loop
(Hexagon), flow-lines, on-page connector, off-page connector.

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Flowchart

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Flowchart

► Flowcharts use standardized symbols to visually


represent various aspects of an algorithm or a
process.

► Terminator : A terminator symbol is used to START


represent the beginning and end of an algorithm
STOP

► Connector Lines: Connector lines are used to


connect symbols in the flowchart.
► The direction of the arrow indicates the next step.

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Flowchart

► Process: A process symbol : represents an activity. Process


It represents a particular step of an algorithm.
► The symbol contains text which describes the step.
Sum = Number1+ Number2 Example

► Data: A data symbol represents data used in the


algorithm. It is also used to represent the input
and output
Examples
► The symbol contains text which describes the step.
Read
► Multiple inputs can be read or multiple data can be Number1
initialised in the same symbol

Count =0

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Flowchart

► Decision: A symbol used to branch into different


steps based on condition
► Based on whether the condition succeeds or fails,
connector lines connect to different points in the
flowchart.
Count TRUE
<10

FALSE

► On page and Off Page References: Symbols used


when the entire flowchart cannot fit on the same A P2
page fully.
On page
Off page
Reference
Reference

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Flowchart

► Rectangle with vertical side-lines denotes a


module. A module is a collection of statements
written to achieve a task. It is known by the name
function in the programming domain.

► Hexagon denotes a for loop. The symbol shown


here is the representation of the loop: for count =
A to B by S.

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Flowchart

► Problem 2.1 To find simple interest.

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Flowchart

► Problem 2.2 To determine the larger of two numbers.

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Flowchart

► To determine the smallest of three numbers.

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Flowchart

► To determine the entry-ticket fare in a zoo based on age as follows:

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Flowchart

► To print the colour based on a code value as follows:

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Flowchart

► To find the factorial of a number


Solution: The factorial of a number n is defined as n! = n×n−1×· · · · · ·×2×1.

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Flowchart

► To find the factorial of a number


Solution: The factorial of a number n is defined as n! = n×n−1×· · · · · ·×2×1.

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Flowchart

► To find the average height of boys and average height of girls in a class
of n students.

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References

► https://www.scaler.com/topics/how-to-write-pseudo-code/
► Algorithmic Thinking with Python – Ajeesh Ramanujan, Narasimhan T

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Thank You

Prof. Sarju S
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
St. Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology, Palai (Autonomous)
[email protected]

Page 18 Disclaimer - This document contains images/texts from various internet sources. Copyright belongs to the respective content creators.
Document is compiled exclusively for study purpose and shall not be used for commercial purpose.

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