- What is an algorithm? (4 pts)
- Find one on-line example of an algorithm (try to find one that solves any math problem), and repeat (retype and/or copy by taking a screen shot) that algorithm into your homework submittal. [Screen shots on many PC’s are done by pressing Alt-PrintScreen keys simultaneously to copy the screen, then pasting it into a Word doc]. Do not forget to cite your source. The source must be external to the class, i.e. internet resources, and not the class PowerPoints. (4 pts)
- Share any observations about what you may have found interesting or useful in examining the cited algorithm, e.g. did you learn a better way to solve that particular problem, or not, and why? (3pts)
- State your opinion as to the value of understanding algorithms in solving engineering problems. (4 pts)
