Algorithms and Data Structures
Faculty
Norge Vizcay
Software Engineer at Google
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Overview
Programming is more than just translating well-understood instructions to a language that a computer can understand.In most cases we need to devise totally new methods for solving a problem. In this course we introduce you to some algorithms and data structures used to solve problems.
Learning highlights
- Know principles of algorithm design
- Analyse performance of algorithms
- Use the toolbox of different algorithms and data structures to solve problems
Course outline
4 classes
Mathematical Background
- Growth of Functions
- Mathematical Induction
Analysis of Algorithms
- The Big-O Notation
- Time and Space Complexity
- Simple Sorting Algorithms
Elementary Data Structures
- Arrays
- Linked Lists
- Stacks
- Queues
- Simple Trees
Sorting and Searching
- Sorting Methods
- Binary Search
- Finding Majority
Prerequisites
This course is one of three in a wholistic series.
Students that have already taken MSL-111 and those with prior experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript building simple web pages will be good candidates for this module.
Norge was born in 1992 in Cuba. He started his Computer Science Bachelor in University of Havana in 2011 graduating with honors in 2016.
While studying in Havana he started training for programming competitions being able to participate in the 2016 ACM-ICPC World Finals in Phuket, Thailand.
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Algorithms and Data Structures
by Norge Vizcay
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
May 20 - Jun 07, 2019
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.