Courses / Department of Informatics Engineering

Training course - Competitive Programming I

General Objectives of the Course

This course aims to develop skills in solving programming problems that arise in the context of International Collegiate Programming Competitions (ICPC). From a description of a problem, the student should be able, individually and in a team, to relate it to other known problems, identify the most appropriate solution approach to solve it considering its run-time and space complexity, and implement it in an efficient manner.

Admission Requirements

The following candidates are eligible to apply:
(a) Students enrolled in a course at the University of Coimbra with proven knowledge in Programming;
(b) Holders of an academic or professional curriculum relevant to this course.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

Daytime

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese and English

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

0-20.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Problem solving, analysis and synthesis, teamwork, and decision making.

Course Coordinator(s)

Carlos Manuel Mira da Fonseca
cmfonsec@dei.uc.pt

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Competitive Programming I
Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 3.0

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Call for Applications

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