INF3200 – Algorithms and efficiency
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Algorithm theory as a model of practical computing. Turing machine, formal languages, computability, complexity algorithm design techniques, cryptography, expressiveness of programming languages, relationships between logic and complexity.
Learning outcome
To give a foundation for a systematic (academic) understanding of practical computing. To give a systematic overview of basic issues that arises in work with algorithms. To teach the main elements of algorithm theory. To teach the most relevant theoretical tools and techniques.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
In addition to fulfilling the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway, you must either have 2MX/2MY/3MZ from Norwegian upper secondary school, or have completed equivalent studies in mathematics at upper secondary school or university level at another educational institution. Read more about fulfilling special requirements.
Recommended previous knowledge
INF1020 – Algorithms and data structures (discontinued) /INF 110
Overlapping courses
10 credits with INF4200 – Algorithms and efficiency (discontinued), 9 credits with IN 210 or 3 credits with IN 216
Teaching
2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of problem solving sessions per week. Submission of compulsory exercises is required.
Examination
A three-hour written exam. Graded marks.
Other
Note that the first lecture is compulsory. The subject is regarded equal to IN210 and INF4200 when practicing exam regulations.
Course Auditor: Yngve Lindsj?rn