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| Fulfills | Core Theory |
*Please note: This is the syllabus from the 2021/22 academic year and subject to change.*
Course Description
The course is an introduction to the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, with emphasis on developing design techniques. Algorithmic problems include sorting and searching, discrete optimization, and algorithmic graph theory. Design techniques include divide-and-conquer methods, dynamic programming, greedy methods, as well as the design of efficient data structures. Methods of algorithm analysis include asymptotic notation, evaluation of recurrences, and the concepts of polynomial-time algorithms. NP-complete problems and reductions are discussed at the end the course.
Coursework
Lectures and class discussion: Students are responsible for all material presented in lectures and in class meetings.
Homework: Weekly homework assignments are posted after class and are due the following week at the beginning of class. Homework is submitted electronically using LaTeX.
Exams: Midterm exam (week 5) and final exam (week 11). There will be no make-up exams.
Course grade
The course grade will be based on homework, exams, and participation in class:
Textbook:
Introduction to Algorithms (Third Edition) by T. H. Cormen, C. E. Leiserson, R. L. Rivest, and C. Stein (ISBN 978-0-262-03384-8)
MPCS 50103 Discrete Math (Immersion Math) OR a passing score on the Mathematics Placement exam.
Core Programming (completed or concurrently taking).
This course requires competency in Unix and Linux. Please plan to attend the MPCS Unix Bootcamp (https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/page/mpcs-unix-bootcamp) or take the online MPCS Unix Bootcamp Course on Canvas.
This class is scheduled at a time that does not conflict with any other classes this quarter.