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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 Il P R

Jan 1, 2022

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

By Pavel G

Dec 17, 2020

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

By Krasovskii I

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

Jun 17, 2020

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

By 毛毛

Apr 12, 2019

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

By Sumukh P O

Jun 30, 2020

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

By Haixu L

Apr 11, 2020

Great class, learned a lot.

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

By ahmed m g

May 26, 2019

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

By JackYanghc

Oct 11, 2018

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

By Minyue D

May 14, 2017

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

By Andrea

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

Sep 6, 2020

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

By Chenglei S

Aug 26, 2017

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

By Hari K

Jun 2, 2021

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

By prince c s

Sep 9, 2021

Great Pace - good examples - always going to the point - clear and providing good information.

By Wenlei Y

Jun 16, 2020

Great course! You will learn to think algorithmically as well as practice programming skills!

By Luv S

Sep 14, 2017

Amazing course! Really hard, but it was worth seeing all that mental effort come to fruition.

By Xiaoxuan

Jul 24, 2017

Great class! Very clear mathematical explanations and challenging (but rewarding) assignments

By Manoj B (

Jun 11, 2017

Great course for revision of the concepts! Great lecturer and the quiz questions are superb!

By Son D

Mar 4, 2023

Wonderful course with knowledgable teachers. This is probably the best course on Algorithms

By Farruh H

Apr 11, 2018

It was very nice experience I have taken from this course. It improved my algorithms skills

By Yixian H

Mar 11, 2018

Though final coding assignment has a little difficult, it's a definitely fantastic course!

By Li Z

Oct 19, 2019

This specialization really put an emphasis on algorithm analysis, I like and respect that.

By Qinghua Z

Sep 1, 2017

Great Course. Now I get some idea of the spirit of Algorithms, that is "Can we do better?"

By 孙晓

Sep 7, 2020

我的算法只是很少,因此从第三周学起来有些费劲,不过还是慢慢摸索出来了。大部分时间都是看的老师的书,感觉视频和书有很多重合的部分。整体来说,我感觉长见识了,突然间更觉得数学有用了。