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Algorithms SpecializationStanford University

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The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: asymptotic ("Big-oh") notation, sorting and searching, divide and conquer (master method, integer and matrix multiplication, closest pair), and randomized algorithms (QuickSort, contraction algorithm for min cuts).

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Algorithms Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Algorithms
Randomized Algorithm
Sorting Algorithm
Divide And Conquer Algorithms

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Algorithms Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Tim Roughgarden

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Week 1

4 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 130 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

13 videos

Why Study Algorithms?4mInteger Multiplication8mKaratsuba Multiplication12mAbout the Course17mMerge Sort: Motivation and Example8mMerge Sort: Pseudocode12mMerge Sort: Analysis9mGuiding Principles for Analysis of Algorithms15mThe Gist14mBig-Oh Notation4mBasic Examples7mBig Omega and Theta7mAdditional Examples [Review - Optional]7m

3 readings

Welcome and Week 1 Overview10mOverview, Resources, and Policies10mLecture slides10m

2 practice exercises

Problem Set #130mProgramming Assignment #130m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Week 2

4 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 170 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

O(n log n) Algorithm for Counting Inversions I12mO(n log n) Algorithm for Counting Inversions II16mStrassen's Subcubic Matrix Multiplication Algorithm22mO(n log n) Algorithm for Closest Pair I [Advanced - Optional]31mO(n log n) Algorithm for Closest Pair II [Advanced - Optional]18mMotivation7mFormal Statement10mExamples13mProof I9mInterpretation of the 3 Cases10mProof II16m

2 readings

Week 2 Overview10mOptional Theory Problems (Batch #1)10m

2 practice exercises

Problem Set #230mProgramming Assignment #230m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Week 3

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 156 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Week 4

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 184 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

11 videos

Randomized Selection - Algorithm21mRandomized Selection - Analysis20mDeterministic Selection - Algorithm [Advanced - Optional]16mDeterministic Selection - Analysis I [Advanced - Optional]22mDeterministic Selection - Analysis II [Advanced - Optional]12mOmega(n log n) Lower Bound for Comparison-Based Sorting [Advanced - Optional]13mGraphs and Minimum Cuts15mGraph Representations14mRandom Contraction Algorithm8mAnalysis of Contraction Algorithm30mCounting Minimum Cuts7m

3 readings

Week 4 Overview10mOptional Theory Problems (Batch #2)10mInfo and FAQ for final exam10m

3 practice exercises

Problem Set #430mProgramming Assignment #430mFinal Exam30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DIVIDE AND CONQUER, SORTING AND SEARCHING, AND RANDOMIZED ALGORITHMS

by FRMar 15, 2017

Very good course in algorithms. I bought the book to help me understand but the lectures make it way easier and thus much more fun to understand the analysis. Looking forward to complete the spec

by NENov 6, 2016

Personally, I would recommend this course to anyone who really wants to learn how things work in that sort of algorithms. I found the assignments a little difficult, but also extremely helpful.

by ACJan 3, 2020

A bit too heavy on the probability and mathematical proof side, otherwise I learned a lot about divide and conquer algorithms and minimum cut as well as the Master Method for algorithm analysis.

by JRJul 22, 2020

This was a super interesting and well-taught course. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about and implementing the algorithms taught. I also enjoyed the abundance of extra material.

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About the Algorithms Specialization

Algorithms are the heart of computer science, and the subject has countless practical applications as well as intellectual depth. This specialization is an introduction to algorithms for learners with at least a little programming experience. The specialization is rigorous but emphasizes the big picture and conceptual understanding over low-level implementation and mathematical details. After completing this specialization, you will be well-positioned to ace your technical interviews and speak fluently about algorithms with other programmers and computer scientists.

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Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

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