Algorithms at the End of the Wire -

Learn about algorithms surrounding networks, data transmission, and search engines.

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Free^*

Online

Pace

Instructor-led

Subject

Computer Science

Difficulty

Intermediate

Platform

Extension School, Harvard Division of Continuing Education

Topics

Data Algorithms

Associated Schools

Harvard Extension School

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Course description

This is an advanced, rigorous course on algorithms focusing on networks, data transmission, and search engines. We learn the science that led to the founding of Google and the science behind standard compression tools. This course also covers topics in coding and data streams.

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