COT 5442
Approximation Algorithms
Fundamentals of algorithmic paradigms, analysis, techniques, and software. Topics include greedy methods, randomized algorithms, lP-rounding, approximability, covering, packing, clustering, and network problems.
Topics
- greedy methods
- randomized algorithms
- lP-rounding
- approximability
- covering
- packing
- clustering
- and network problems
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade Prerequisite: COP 3530 or COT 5405
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2025-2026