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Seminar Combinatorial Algorithms

Course
2018-2019

Admission requirements

Algorithms, Complexity, Datastructures (all at Bachelor’s level).

Description

In this seminar, we will discuss recent topics concerning algorithms. Each year an interesting common theme is chosen. Students present chapters from the literature, and write detailed papers (in LaTeX) explaining their lectures.

Course objectives

Students should learn to read, understand, discuss and disseminate (in written and oral form) scientific papers.

Timetable

The most recent timetable can be found at the students' website.

Mode of instruction

Student presentations (with peer feedback) and papers (with feedback from lecturers). Together we study recent literature on a common theme.

Assessment method

No written exam. The final grade is determined by:

  • 2 presentations

  • active participation, and

  • two papers.

Reading list

  • The reading list is changing every academic year according to the subject of study. See the course website for more information.

Registration

  • You have to sign up for courses and exams (including retakes) in uSis. Check this link for information about how to register for courses.

  • Important: due to the format of the course, there is a limit on the number of participants: at most 10 students can participate in this course. Register by 1) signing up in uSis and 2) make an appointment with the lecturers in December.

Contact information

Lecturers: dr. Hendrik Jan Hoogeboom & dr. Walter Kosters
Website: Seminar Combinatorial Algorithms