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Intro to Theoretical Computer Science

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Course Report - Intro to Theoretical Computer Science

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Course Features

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Duration

2 months

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

This class teaches you about basic concepts in theoretical computer science such as NP completeness and what they imply for solving tough algorithmic problems

Course Overview

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Hands-On Training,Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

Prerequisites/Requirements

You should have a basic understanding of algorithms (such as CS215) and programming (such as CS101) No prior knowledge about theoretical computer science required!

What You Will Learn

Intelligent ForceSmart techniques to solve problems that should – theoretically – be impossible to solve

Poking AroundWhy randomness can be of help – sometimes An introduction to complexity classes

Showing HardnessTools to let you recognize and prove that a problem is hard

Sloppy SolutionsGaining speed by accepting approximate solutions

Ultimate LimitsProblems that no computer can ever solve In theory

Understanding HardnessWhat we mean when a problem is "hard" and the concept of NP-completeness

Challenging ProblemsAn introduction to tough problems and their analysis

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