CR: COMP 2804 Learning Objectives

Assumed Background

• COMP 1805

Learning Objectives

Objectives for the whole course

Topics

• Counting: Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Coefficients, Pigeon-Hole Principle, Inclusion-Exclusion.
• Asymptotic Complexity: O, Theta.
• Probability: Random Variables, Expected Value, Indicator, Markov Inequality, Chernoof Bounds.
• Randomized Algorithms: Median, Quicksort, Binary Search Trees, Skip Lists, 2-dimensional Linear Programming.
• Statistics: Confidence tests and Intervals, Hypothesis Testing.