Introduces the importance of studying algorithms, presents a clever algorithm for calculating an arithmetic series, and discusses efficiency and correctness in algorithms.
Introduces matrix multiplication and Strassen's algorithm, covering divide-and-conquer approach, data structures like heaps, and MAX-HEAPIFY operation.
Introduces Dynamic Programming, focusing on saving computation by remembering previous calculations and applying it to solve optimization problems efficiently.
Covers the rod cutting problem and the change-making problem to optimize recursive calls and find the minimum number of coins needed for a given amount of money.
