The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: greedy algorithms (scheduling, minimum spanning trees, clustering, Huffman codes) and dynamic programming (knapsack, sequence alignment, optimal search trees).
Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming
Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming
This course is part of Algorithms Specialization
Instructor: Tim Roughgarden
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There are 4 modules in this course
Two motivating applications; selected review; introduction to greedy algorithms; a scheduling application; Prim's MST algorithm.
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16 videos4 readings2 assignments
Kruskal's MST algorithm and applications to clustering; advanced union-find (optional).
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16 videos2 readings2 assignments
Huffman codes; introduction to dynamic programming.
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11 videos1 reading2 assignments
Advanced dynamic programming: the knapsack problem, sequence alignment, and optimal binary search trees.
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10 videos3 readings3 assignments
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YA
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Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
This course has wonderful lectures coupled with challenging but rewarding homework problems. It was a wonderful learning experience.
JF
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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2018
I love Tim's excitement for algorithms. He really stands out as a quality teacher in his selection of content, explanations and enthusiasm.
SC
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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2017
A more explanatory answer sheet would be helpful. Might need to be secured via limited time login session to avoid leaking on the web.
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