COMS 4771: Final Projects

You can get up to 40 points by doing any of the following projects. (No more than 40 points will be given regardless of how many projects you complete. Exception: If you are the best performer in the prototype selection problem, you will get 5 extra bonus points.) For example, you can do one theory problem (10 points) and both programming problems (30 points). Alternatively, you can do all theory problems (30 points) and a reading assignment (10 points). You have your choice.

All answers must be typed (preferably in Latex) and emailed to Alina by May 4 (midnight). Late projects will not be accepted.


Theory problem set (three problems, 30 points total).
Reading assignment: Read and understand in depth up to two papers below (each paper is 10 points worth). A written quiz will determine the grade. The quizzes will be held from 1pm to 2pm on May 1 (30 minutes per paper).
Problems (30 points total):