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CS 566 — Efficient Algorithms
(dt. Effiziente Algorithmen)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, required module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Oral or written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Data Science.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Bernhard Seeger

Contents

Algorithmic techniques

  • Greedy algorithms
  • Dynamic programming
  • Divide-and-conquer
  • space and time complexity (worst-case, amortised, output-sensitive, resolution of running time recurrences)
  • Correctness proofs
  • Algorithms for set problems, graph problems, text problems and geometric problems
  • Algorithms for external memory models
  • Algorithms for data streams
  • Approximation algorithms

Qualification Goals

  • Algorithm design skills,
  • Knowledge of the most important design and analysis paradigms,
  • Use of efficient data structures for the design of algorithms,
  • Insights into the analysis of algorithms with respect to correctness and efficiency
  • Practice of scientific methods (recognition, formulation, and solution of problems, training of abstract thinking),
  • Training of oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Algorithms and Data Structures or Practical Informatics II: Data Structures and Algorithms for Pre-Service-Teachers.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Data Science
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Business Informatics
  • M.Sc. Data Science
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Informatics
  • M.Sc. Business Mathematics
  • LAaG Computer Science

When studying B.Sc. Data Science, this module must be completed in the study area Advanced Modules in Computer Science.

The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).


Recommended Reading

  • Cormen, Leierson, Rivest, Stein: Algorithmen - Eine Einführung. Oldenbourg.
  • Ottmann, Widmayer: Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen. Spektrum Akad. Verlag.
  • Schöning: Algorithmik. Spektrum Akad. Verlag. 2001.
  • Güting, Dieker: Datenstrukturen und Algorithmen, Vieweg+Teubner



Please note:

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