Handbook - Data Structures and Algorithms

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Overview

The goal of this course is to deepen students' understanding of data structures and algorithms and how these can be employed effectively in the design of software systems. We anticipate that it will generally be taken in the second year of a program, but since its only pre-requisite is COMP1511, … For more content click the Read More button below. Topics: An introduction the structure, analysis and usage of a range of fundamental data types and the core algorithms that operate on them, including: algorithm analysis, sorting, searching, trees, graphs, files, algorithmic strategies, analysis and measurement of programs. Labs and programming assignments in C, using a range of Unix tools.

Topics:
An introduction the structure, analysis and usage of a range of fundamental data types and the core algorithms that operate on them, including: algorithm analysis, sorting, searching, trees, graphs, files, algorithmic strategies, analysis and measurement of programs. Labs and programming assignments in C, using a range of Unix tools.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: COMP1511 or DPST1091 or COMP1917 or COMP1921

Exclusion Courses

Course

COMP1927

COMP1927 - Computing 2

Course Attributes

General Education

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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COMP2521 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$994
Domestic Students	$5970
International Students	$5970

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