Data Structures and Algorithms

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 2017
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Course ID
200099
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Computer Science &InfoTech
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Gun Lee
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Building on knowledge of how algorithms and data structures, such as arrays, lists, queues, stacks, trees and graphs, can be used to implement efficient software solutions. Learning the basic principles of assessing the computational complexity of algorithms. Students will also learn how to select appropriate data structures and algorithms for solving problems, taking into consideration time and space requirements.

Course learning outcomes

  • Implement data structures to solve problems
  • Discuss factors that influence the choice of data structures
  • Implement algorithms to solve problems
  • Discuss the selection of an algorithm including any selection criteria
  • Use recursion to solve problems

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 23405
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
Class number
Class number 23407
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 29
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
Class number
Class number 23406
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 29
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
Class number
Class number 23414
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
Class number
Class number 23413
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
12 May - 12 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
26 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23408
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102
Class number
Class number 23412
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 44
Available
Available 44
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-19
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-19
Class number
Class number 23411
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 44
Available
Available 44
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
Class number
Class number 23410
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
Class number
Class number 23409
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
Class number
Class number 27166
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
Class number
Class number 29026
Section
Section PR06
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-18
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-18
Class number
Class number 23418
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
Class number
Class number 23417
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 42
Available
Available 42
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 6 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
20 Mar - 20 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
3 Apr - 3 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
17 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
15 May - 15 May Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
29 May - 29 May Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
Class number
Class number 23416
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 5 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
2 Apr - 2 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
16 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
14 May - 14 May Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
28 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
Class number
Class number 23415
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 48
Available
Available 48
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
12 May - 12 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
26 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
Class number
Class number 27167
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 53415
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
Class number
Class number 53417
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 29
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
Class number
Class number 53416
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 29
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
Class number
Class number 53424
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
28 Aug - 28 Aug Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
25 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
23 Oct - 23 Oct Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 53423
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
28 Aug - 28 Aug Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
25 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
23 Oct - 23 Oct Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53418
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
Class number
Class number 53422
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
Class number
Class number 53421
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
Class number
Class number 53420
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
Notes:
Please note some spaces in this class have been reserved for Bachelor of Software Engineering (Apprenticeship) students.
Class number
Class number 53419
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.36
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.36
Class number
Class number 56989
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.36
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.36
Class number
Class number 53428
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 56
Available
Available 56
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
25 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
8 Sep - 8 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
20 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
Class number
Class number 53427
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 56
Available
Available 56
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
28 Aug - 28 Aug Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
25 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
23 Oct - 23 Oct Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
Class number
Class number 53426
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 56
Available
Available 56
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
7 Sep - 7 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
21 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
19 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
2 Nov - 2 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
Class number
Class number 53425
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 22
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
26 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
23 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
21 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
4 Nov - 4 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Notes:
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Apprenticeship) students, please enrol in this class.
Class number
Class number 56990
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
26 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
23 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
21 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
4 Nov - 4 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed COMP2021 Software Development Practice

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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