Overview
Advanced algorithms build upon basic ones and use new ideas. We will start with networks flows which are used in more typical applications such as optimal matchings, finding disjoint paths and flight scheduling as well as more surprising ones like image segmentation in computer vision.
We then proceed to linear programming with applications in optimizing budget allocation, portfolio optimization, finding the cheapest diet satisfying all requirements and many others.
Next we discuss inherently hard problems for which no exact good solutions are known (and not likely to be found) and how to solve them in practice. We finish with a soft introduction to streaming algorithms that are heavily used in Big Data processing. Such algorithms are usually designed to be able to process huge datasets without being able even to store a dataset.
Key facts
Skills You Will Gain after the Advanced Algorithms and Complexity course is offered by Coursera in partnership with UC San Diego
- Algorithms
- Computer Programming
- Mathematics
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Graph Theory
- Data Structures
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Flows in Networks
- Linear Programming
- NP-complete Problems
- Coping with NP-completeness
- Streaming Algorithms (Optional)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 452 other Short Courses in Computer Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Advanced Level
- Designed for those already in the industry
Tuition Fees
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Domestic
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Additional Details
This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.