Week 2: Analytical Frameworks

Week of 9/7

Mandatory videos

Exact Analysis

Asymptotic Analysis

Complexity Classes

Divide and Conquer

An Example of using Asymptotic Analysis to Build a Better Algorithm

Optional Extra Videos

Empirically measuring the time complexity

(using Divide and Conquer algorithm from above)

Live-coding the algorithms used in the previous video

(these are long, so don’t feel obligated to watch them - they’re a resource for you in case they’re helpful)

In class: Experimenting with mathematical frameworks

Out: Homework Assignment #1 (Due 9/21), lecture review assignment #2

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