This course is part of the Algorithms Specialization

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Algorithms SpecializationStanford University

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The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: data structures (heaps, balanced search trees, hash tables, bloom filters), graph primitives (applications of breadth-first and depth-first search, connectivity, shortest paths), and their applications (ranging from deduplication to social network analysis).

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Algorithms Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Skills you will gain

Graphs
Data Structure
Algorithms
Hash Table

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Algorithms Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Instructor

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Tim Roughgarden

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Stanford University

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Week 1

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 162 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

Graph Search - Overview23mBreadth-First Search (BFS): The Basics14mBFS and Shortest Paths7mBFS and Undirected Connectivity13mDepth-First Search (DFS): The Basics7mTopological Sort21mComputing Strong Components: The Algorithm29mComputing Strong Components: The Analysis26mStructure of the Web [Optional]18m

4 readings

Week 1 Overview10mOverview, Resources, and Policies10mLecture slides10mOptional Theory Problems (Week 1)10m

2 practice exercises

Problem Set #130mProgramming Assignment #130m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Week 2

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 79 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Week 3

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 142 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

9 videos

Data Structures: Overview4mHeaps: Operations and Applications18mHeaps: Implementation Details [Advanced - Optional]20mBalanced Search Trees: Operations and Applications10mBinary Search Tree Basics, Part I13mBinary Search Tree Basics, Part II30mRed-Black Trees21mRotations [Advanced - Optional]7mInsertion in a Red-Black Tree [Advanced]14m

1 reading

Week 3 Overview10m

2 practice exercises

Problem Set #330mProgramming Assignment #330m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Week 4

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 171 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Hash Tables: Operations and Applications19mHash Tables: Implementation Details, Part I18mHash Tables: Implementation Details, Part II22mPathological Data Sets and Universal Hashing Motivation21mUniversal Hashing: Definition and Example [Advanced - Optional]25mUniversal Hashing: Analysis of Chaining [Advanced - Optional]18mHash Table Performance with Open Addressing [Advanced - Optional]15mBloom Filters: The Basics15mBloom Filters: Heuristic Analysis13m

3 readings

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

3 practice exercises

Problem Set #430mProgramming Assignment #430mFinal Exam30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM GRAPH SEARCH, SHORTEST PATHS, AND DATA STRUCTURES

by ACAug 1, 2020

Tim really did an awesome job preparing the lectures for this course. Material was presented quickly, efficiently, and engagingly. I highly recommend this class.

by KSAug 31, 2018

Learning algorithms is a must for all computer scientists. This course propels you on the path and kindles the spirit of inquiry and knack for finding better solutions.

by SGAug 1, 2021

Very well put together course. Problem sets are tricky; however, by the end of the course, you feel quite accomplished and comfortable dealing with graphs and basic data structures.

by GMMay 21, 2018

assignments didn't seem as interesting or complex as class 1, besides week 1 of class 2. Lecture material was high quality however, and the advanced optional material is appreciated

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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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Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

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