Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
Mode icon
Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
COMP 3008
Course ID icon
Course ID
203290
Campus icon
Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course level icon
Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Building upon prior knowledge on basic data structures and algorithms, this course aims to elevate students sound theoretical understanding and practical skills for solving complex problems using advanced data structures and algorithms. The course will strengthen sound theoretical knowledge on computational complexity and proving validity of algorithms. Advanced data structures such as self-balancing trees, graphs, maps and hash maps, will be explained, along with their relevant algorithms, as well as advanced approaches to problem solving. Learners will gain and strengthen their knowledge and skills to solve complex problems by applying and building advanced data structures and algorithms.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the logical constructs of advanced data structures and algorithms
  • Demonstrate the validity of advanced algorithms in solving complex problems
  • Evaluate the complexity of data structures and algorithms in solving complex problems
  • Develop software solutions by applying advanced data structures and algorithms

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed COMP2017 Data Structures and Algorithms

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Fee calculator

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.