Rice University

Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

Luay Nakhleh
Scott Rixner
Joe Warren

Instructors: Luay Nakhleh

25,574 already enrolled

Included with Coursera Plus

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(216 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(216 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Fundamentals of Computing Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate
Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

There are 4 modules in this course

Sorting, searching, big-O notation, the Master Theorem

What's included

13 videos2 readings1 assignment

Closest pairs of points, clustering of points, comparison of clustering algorithms

What's included

4 readings1 peer review2 app items

Dynamic programming, running time of DP algorithms, local and global sequence alignment

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

Computation of sequence alignments, applications to genomics and text comparison

What's included

1 video3 readings1 peer review1 app item

Instructors

Instructor ratings
4.4 (8 ratings)
Luay Nakhleh
Rice University
5 Courses82,076 learners

Offered by

Rice University

Recommended if you're interested in Software Development

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

4.7

216 reviews

  • 5 stars

    80.55%

  • 4 stars

    11.11%

  • 3 stars

    4.62%

  • 2 stars

    2.31%

  • 1 star

    1.38%

Showing 3 of 216

JO
5

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2018

DB
4

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023

KL
5

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2016

New to Software Development? Start here.

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions