Overview

Students will learn a variety of algorithm design techniques (greedy, dynamic programming, divide and conquer, etc). This will include famous algorithms using these ideas in graph problems, string matching, etc, but more importantly how to apply these ideas to develop correct and efficient algorithms to solve new problems. Students will … For more content click the Read More button below. There is also an extended Algorithms course COMP3821/9801 which runs only in T1 each year. We recommend that top students take the extended course instead of this one. Extended Algorithms moves at a faster pace and covers more topics and some topics in more depth. It assumes higher autonomy from students and offers a few different perspectives on problem solving.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: COMP1927 or COMP2521

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Multimodal -

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Course Outline

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COMP3121 Course Outline

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1038
Domestic Students$6330
International Students$6330

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