CS214
Algorithms and Data Structures
Faculty
Anier Velasco Sotomayor
Lead at the ML Theory group at Cohere for AI Open Science community.
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Total hours
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Course type
Fee for single course
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Skills you’ll learn
Overview
After the students are familiar with many fundamental algorithms, it’s time to tackle more complex problems, and with them, new algorithms and data structures are discussed. This course includes a selection of algorithms on different computational models, closer to modern computers. As well, a more holistic view to computing theory is given, discussing the role of complexity classes, reducibility, and computational intractability.
Learning highlights
- Different computational models and algorithms on them.
- Learn how to implement these algorithms efficiently.
- Rigorous analysis of correctness and efficiency.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Warm-up non-graded test and Recap
Session 2
Greedy Algorithms and Intro to Dynamic Programming
Session 3
More on Dynamic Programming
Session 4
Graphs: shortest paths
Session 5
Exam and Weekly Recap
Session 6
Graphs: DSU, MST
Session 7
Data Structures: Binary Search Trees I
Session 8
Data Structures: Binary Search Trees II
Session 9
Exam and Weekly Recap
Session 10
External memory algorithms
Session 11
More on graphs
Session 12
Cryptography algorithms
Session 13
Complexity Classes
Session 14
Approximation Algorithms
Session 15
Parallel Algorithms
Prerequisites
Discrete Mathematics.
Combinatorics and Graphs.
Basics of algorithms.
Methodology
There will be lectures with both theory and practice. Students are highly encouraged to participate and give ideas for the problems discussed in class.
Grading
Anier started in computer science by doing programming Olympiads in high school, during which he obtained a gold medal in the Cuban National Olympiad and a bronze medal in the Ibero-American Olympiad in Informatics.
He has a BSc. in Computer Science and Data Science from Harbour.Space University. His main professional interest is Machine Learning Theory Research, and he’s an independent researcher.
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Algorithms and Data Structures
by Anier Velasco Sotomayor
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Jul 21 - Aug 08, 2025
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.