CSE 102Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms
Methods for the systematic construction and mathematical analysis of algorithms. Order notation, the RAM model of computation, lower bounds, and recurrence relations are covered. The algorithm design techniques include divide-and-conquer, branch and bound, and dynamic programming. Applications to combinatorial, graph, string, and geometric algorithms. (Formerly Computer Science 102.)
Prerequisite(s): CSE 101M. Enrollment restricted to computer science B.S. majors during First Pass enrollment. Major restrictions lifted after First Pass enrollment.
- Enrollment restricted to computer science B.S. majors during First Pass enrollment. Major restrictions lifted after First Pass enrollment.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Oakes Acad 105 | D. D. Bailey | Closed 130/130 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:00pm–4:30pm | Online | E. Chatziafratis | Open 47/70 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | J Bask Aud 101 | D. D. Bailey | Open 91/120 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 002 | D. D. Bailey | Open 87/115 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | R Carson Acad 252 | D. D. Bailey | Open 29/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delbert Bailey | 2.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 33% | 84 |
| Vaggos Chatziafratis | 2.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 37% | 37 |
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