Intro to Algorithms and Data Structures
Faculty
Norge Vizcay
Software Engineer at Google
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Overview
The best-chosen algorithm makes sure the computer will do the given task in the best possible manner.
In cases where efficiency matters, a proper algorithm is really vital to be used. An algorithm is important in optimising a computer programme according to the available resources.
Learning highlights
- The class covers basic algorithmic techniques and ideas for computational problems arising frequently in practical applications: sorting and searching, divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, and many others.
- You will learn how to sort and search data, how to break a large problem into pieces and solve them recursively; how to pack your knapsack using greedy algorithms, and how to search for similarities between genes using dynamic programming.
- You will practice solving computational problems, designing new algorithms, and implementing them as efficient software tools.
Course outline
4 classes
Session 1
Intro to Algorithms
Session 2
Binary search
Session 3
Big-O Notation
Session 4
Master Theorem
Course materials
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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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Intro to Algorithms and Data Structures
by Norge Vizcay
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Feb 18 - Mar 08, 2019
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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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.