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Spring 2025

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Introduction to Algorithms and Theory of Computing

Section 30009

  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, January 13, 2025
    Last day to add:
    Friday, January 31, 2025
    Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
    Friday, January 31, 2025
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, January 31, 2025
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, February 28, 2025
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, April 11, 2025
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, May 2, 2025
    End of session:
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025


  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Cormen. Intro to Algorithms. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9780262046305
      New: $181.25
      Used: $136.00
      Rental: $145.00 (New), $76.13 (Used)
    • Kleinberg. Algorithm Design. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780321295354
      New: $258.50
      Used: $194.00
      Rental: $108.57 (Used)
    • Kleinberg. Algorithm Design. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780133072525
      eBook: $116.25
    • Kleinberg. Pearson eText for Algorithm Design -- Instant Access. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780137546350
      eBook: $50.94
    Purchase from USC Bookstore