DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CMP3005	Analysis of Algorithms	Spring	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	GUNET EROGLU
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. TEVFİK AYTEKİN Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA Assist. Prof. CEMAL OKAN ŞAKAR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of the course is to introduce the fundamental mathematical tools needed to analyze algorithms, basic algorithm design techniques, advanced data structures, and important algorithms from different problem domains.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Become familiar with some major advanced data structures and algorithms.
II. Become familiar with mathematical tools used in analyzing algorithms.
III. Be able to analyze the asymptotic running time of an (iterative/recursive) algorithm.
IV. Be able to make best/worst/average case analysis of algorithms.
V. Become familiar with important algorithm design paradigms.
VI. Be able to decide which data structure/algorithm among a set of possible choices is best for a particular application.
VII. Be able to recognize and distinguish efficient and inefficient algorithms.
VIII. Be able to design efficient algorithms for new problems using the techniques learned and apply/report these solutions in an intra-discipline project group.

Course Content

Introduction, asymptotic notation, empirical analysis of algorithms, designing algorithms, amortized analysis, brute force algorithms, divide and conquer algorithms, transform and conquer algorithms, space and time trade-offs, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, advanced data structures, B-trees, Insertion and Deletion from B-trees, graphs and graph algorithms, P, NP, and NP-complete problems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, asymptotic notation.
2)	Empirical analysis of algorithms, analysis of algorithms, amortized analysis
3)	Recurrences, substitution method, recursion-tree method, master method.
4)	Brute Force Algorithms
5)	Divide and Conquer Algorithms
6)	Merge sort, quicksort, randomized quicksort, binary search
7)	Transform and Conquer Algorithms: Solving systems of linear equations with Gaussian ination elimination, Balanced Search Trees, Heaps and Heapsort, Horner's Rule and Binary Exponentiation
8)	Space and Time Trade-offs: Input Enhancement (Counting based sorting, string matching), Prestructuring (Hashing, Hash functions, open addressing).
9)	Midterm
10)	Dynamic Programming: Coin-row problem, Knapsack problem, Longest common subsequence.
11)	Dynamic Programming: Knapsack problem, Longest common subsequence.
12)	Greedy Algorithms: Activity selection, Huffman codes, Prim’s algorithm, Kruskal’s Algorithm
13)	Single-source shortest paths: The Bellman-Ford algorithm, Dijkstra's algorithm.
14)	P, NP, and NP-complete problems

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Anany Levitin, The Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Pearson International Third Edition. Cormen, T. H., Leiserson, C. E., Rivest, R. L. and Stein, C., Introduction to Algorithms (3rd Edition), MIT Press, 2009. Sanjoy Dasgupta , Christos Papadimitriou, Umesh Vazirani, Algorithms, McGraw-Hill Education.
References:	Yok - None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Project	7	21
Quizzes	6	12
Midterms	5	28
Final	5	35
Total Workload		138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.