Top Ten Algorithms of the 20th Century

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A high-level survey course on ten influential algorithms that shaped modern computational science and optimization. Each week focuses on a single algorithm - such as the Metropolis algorithm, simplex method, conjugate gradient, QR factorization, fast Fourier transform, fast multipole method - covering the historical context, key mathematical ideas, and modern applications. Students must have a background in linear algebra, calculus, and basic analysis.