Programming skills mainly in C and Java. Design and analysis of algorithms: dynamic programming, amortized analysis, estimating the complexity of an algorithm. Algorithms: computational geometry, graph algorithms, number theoretic algorithms, string matching.
DD2462 Advanced Course in Programming and Problem Solving, Part 2 10.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2011
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD2462 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The student should be able to:
* correctly solve algorithmic problems while keeping a deadline
* analyze problems and choose appropriate techniques, algorithms and data structers
* use and adapt standard algorithms in areas such as graph theory, number theory and geometry to solve given problems
* work effectively in small groups while meeting deadlines
in order to
* compete successfully in international programming contests.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
DD2461 Advanced course in Programming and Problem Solving, Part 1 or corresponding.
Equipment
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Literature
None.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 10.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Fredrik Niemelä, telefon: 790 9690, e-post: niemela@nada.kth.se
Supplementary information
The number of participants is limited to 12. Principle of selection: number of course points.