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About the Course

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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KS

Sep 13, 2018

Well researched. Topics covered well, with walkthrough for exam.le cases for each new introduced algorithm. Great experience, learned a lot of important algorithms and algorithmic thinking practices.

DT

May 26, 2020

Thank you for teaching me this course. I learned a lot of new things, including Divide-and-Conquer, MergeSort, QuickSort, and Randomization Algorithms, along with proof for their asymptotic runtime

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By Jhan C

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Nov 26, 2019

Tim Roughgarden is an exceptional teacher. Didn't think I'd learn so much in such a short space of time!

By Abhilasha S

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Jul 4, 2017

This Course is indeed a good source for thorough understanding of the basic concepts of the algorithms.

By Tushar S

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Jun 11, 2017

Very nice and structured course , with an intention to imbibe the "thinkness" in students for algorithms

By Vlad K

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Dec 14, 2020

Material is great and well structured, assignments are challenging enough. Thanks a lot for the course!

By Rickard A

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Jun 1, 2020

Genuinely enjoyed this! Would be nice to have a review of data structures included as optional as well.

By Sanjaya P

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Jul 19, 2018

I like this course! Specially programming assignments were challenging. Enjoyed throughout the session.

By Patanet L

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Aug 4, 2024

This course is well-organized. It allows me to understand basic algorithm both in theory and practice.

By Dipen K

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Jun 17, 2019

Course was well planed. It would be more better if more graded programming assignments were included.

By ä¹ ç‚Žå–†

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Dec 14, 2018

Really helpful as a start of algorithm learning. And it is good to require only one kind of language.

By Deleted A

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Dec 29, 2017

Excellent but make sure to brush up your math logic and probability skills before taking this course!

By Mustafa M

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Nov 6, 2024

It was really good for my projects but a little bit hard, because I come from a media studies class.

By Il P R

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Jan 1, 2022

Each lecture is full of theoretical details and humour! The exams and quizes are challenging enough.

By Pavel G

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Dec 17, 2020

Great intro into the design and analysis of algorithms, made in the approachable and engaging style.

By Krasovskii I

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Aug 25, 2020

It was much more exciting at my 26 to complete the course than doing it back in my uni-days. Thanks!

By Tanyaradzwa G

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Jun 17, 2020

Amazing course for understanding algorithms in depth and it has a low barrier to entry. Well taught!

By 毛毛

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Apr 12, 2019

A well-organized course with clear statement on how algorithms work. Brilliant and helpful course!

By Sumukh P O

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Jun 30, 2020

it was an amazing journey though short. it was worth each minute that you invested in this course

By Haixu L

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Apr 11, 2020

Great class, learned a lot.

On the other hand, I feel a formal reading material will help as well.

By Ahmed G

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May 26, 2019

I feel like I have a deep understanding of algorithms already just by the end of the second week.

By JackYanghc

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Oct 11, 2018

it ‘s a challenge course ,but give me a useful theory to learn other divide and conquer algorithm

By Minyue D

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May 14, 2017

Really love this course! Although the quiz might be a little hard but they are definitely doable!

By Andrea

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Jan 27, 2021

Fun Class! Loved it! I learned a lot and will move on to the next course in this specialization.

By Armin F

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Sep 6, 2020

Great Algorithm class, stays at high level and coding assignment reinforce practicing main idea.

By Chenglei S

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Aug 26, 2017

Very clear explanation. Contents covered are helpful for understanding time complexity analysis.

By Hari K

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Jun 2, 2021

Excellent course for people who already have had a basic course in algorithms/data structures.