Learn about the core principles of computer science: algorithmic thinking and computational problem solving.
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How do you optimally encode a text file? How do you find shortest paths in a map? How do you design a communication network? How do you route data in a network? What are the limits of efficient computation? This course, part of the Computer Science Essentials for Software Development Professional Certificate program, is an introduction to design and analysis of algorithms, and answers along the way these and many other interesting computational questions. You will learn about algorithms that operate on common data structures, for instance sorting and searching; advanced design and analysis techniques such as dynamic programming and greedy algorithms; advanced graph algorithms such as minimum spanning trees and shortest paths; NP-completeness theory; and approximation algorithms. After completing this course you will be able to design efficient and correct algorithms using sophisticated data structures for complex computational tasks.
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Some foundational knowledge required
Subject Category
Computer Science, Engineering
Part of our Computer Science, Engineering curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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