Course overview
Building 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 computational complexity of algorithms. Students will also learn to select appropriate data structures and algorithms for solving problems, taking into consideration time and space requirements.
- Computational complexity of algorithms.
- Sorting algorithms.
- Selecting data structures and algorithms.
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
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 23406
Section PR02
Size 29
Available 12
Class number 23405
Section FR01
Size 50
Available 33
Class number 23413
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 17
Class number 23414
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 26
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 23409
Section PR04
Size 60
Available 15
Class number 23410
Section PR03
Size 60
Available 36
Class number 23411
Section PR02
Size 44
Available 22
Class number 23412
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 4
Class number 27166
Section PR05
Size 60
Available 44
Class number 23408
Section FR01
Size 150
Available 27
Class number 23415
Section WS04
Size 48
Available 26
Class number 23416
Section WS03
Size 60
Available 28
Class number 23418
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 11
Class number 27167
Section WS05
Size 30
Available 0
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 53416
Section PR02
Size 29
Available 9
Class number 53417
Section PR01
Size 29
Available 26
Class number 53415
Section FR01
Size 50
Available 27
Class number 53423
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 20
Class number 53424
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 17
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 53419
Section PR04
Size 30
Available 21
Class number 53420
Section PR03
Size 60
Available 48
Notes:
Class number 53421
Section PR02
Size 60
Available 51
Class number 53422
Section PR01
Size 60
Available 39
Class number 56989
Section PR05
Size 20
Available 9
Class number 53418
Section FR01
Size 140
Available 78
Class number 53425
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 4
Notes:
Class number 53426
Section WS03
Size 46
Available 24
Class number 53427
Section WS02
Size 56
Available 50
Class number 53428
Section WS01
Size 56
Available 47
Class number 56990
Section WS05
Size 30
Available 21
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