Course - Algorithm Construction - TDT4125
TDT4125
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Algorithm Construction
Credits
7.5
Level
Second degree level
Course start
Spring 2026
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Location
Trondheim
Examination arrangement
School exam
About
About the course
Course content
Advanced algorithmic techniques, e.g. for solving and handling especially hard (e.g. NP-complete) problems.
Learning outcome
The candidate should have knowledge about advanced methods for algorithm construction, as well as underlying formalisms such as linear programming. The candidate should be able to construct efficient (possibly parameterized) exact or approximate algorithms to hard (e.g., NP-complete or online) problems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and individual exercises. Some of the lectures are given in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
The re-sit examination is held in August.
Recommended previous knowledge
TDT4120 Algorithms and Datastructures or equivalent.
Course materials
Given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
---|---|---|
SIF8012 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Informatics
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Ordinary examination - Spring 2026
School exam
Weighting
100/100
Examination aids
Code E
Duration
4 hours
Exam system
Inspera Assessment
Place and room
Not specified yet.
Re-sit examination - Summer 2026
School exam
Weighting
100/100
Examination aids
Code E
Duration
4 hours
Exam system
Inspera Assessment
Place and room
Not specified yet.