About this course: This course covers the essential information that every serious programmer needs to know about algorithms and data structures, with emphasis on applications and scientific performance analysis of Java implementations. Part I covers elementary data structures, sorting, and searching algorithms. Part II focuses on graph- and string-processing algorithms.
Who is this class for: While this course was originally designed for first- and second-year undergraduates, it is appropriate not only for college students but also for professionals. Two-thirds of our learners are college graduates working in industry.
Created by: Princeton University
Taught by: Robert Sedgewick, Professor
Computer Science
Taught by: Kevin Wayne, Senior Lecturer
Computer Science
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 6–10 hours per week. |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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