CS-E4500 - Advanced Course in Algorithms D, Lecture, 9.1.2024-11.4.2024

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course will deepen your knowledge and skills in algorithm design. You will become familiar with a number of advanced design principles and tradeoffs between objectives and computational resources.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 09.01.2024 - 11.04.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Petteri Kaski

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Advanced algorithm design techniques such as randomization, approximation, parameterisation, and algebrisation. Examples of contemporary advanced algorithms and supporting data structures. Tradeoffs between objectives and computational resources. The course consists of a fixed core part and a varying part covering topics of current interest. The course is organised two times a year with independent content in the autumn semester (taught by Prof. Jara Uitto) and in the spring semester (taught by Prof. Petteri Kaski).

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Points earned from weekly problem sets determine the course grade.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures. Teaching in small groups. Independent work.

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Lecture notes and articles.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2022-2023 Spring III - IV
    2023-2024 Spring III - IV

    Enrollment :

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