CS 277: Algorithms and Data Structures for Data Science

Course Description

Introduction to elementary concepts in algorithms and classical data structures with a focus on their applications in Data Science. Topics include algorithm analysis (ex: Big-O notation), elementary data structures (ex: lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs), basics of discrete algorithm design principles (ex: greedy, divide and conquer, dynamic programming), and discussion of discrete and continuous optimization. Credit is not given for CS 277 if credit for CS 225 is earned. Prerequisite: STAT 207; one of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234. CS 277 cannot be taken concurrently with CS 225.