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P&S: Coding Algorithms for a Scavenger Hunt

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Roger Wattenhofer
The course unit can only be taken once. Repeated enrollment in a later semester is not creditable.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:22

Abstract

The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.

Objective

This P&S provides insights into various topics and challenges in the form of a scavenger hunt. In a practical and interactive session, students solve challenging tasks by coming up with innovative approaches and algorithms. This will require them to think outside the box, to implement and test ideas in Python code, and to learn how to use technical tools for rapid development. To expose students to novel challenges that require both problem solving and technical expertise to solve the task in a practical way. The main objective of the course is to train students in problem solving and to introduce them to finding and applying appropriate technical tools to solve challenges efficiently.

Content

Students learn about various topics such as cryptography, game theory, algorithm design, and Python coding. After attending this course, students will be better equipped to tackle unfamiliar problems - gaining the necessary background and applying the right technical expertise to solve such problems in practice.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Python Notebooks will be distributed to students before every session.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
14.02.2025
Signup End
28.02.2025
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course P&S: Coding Algorithms for a Scavenger Hunt
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  • 13.05 Date 14:15-18:00 (CHN D 46)
  • 20.05 Date 14:15-18:00 (CHN F 42)
8 h semesterly

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