Data Structures and Algorithms

Undergraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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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
School of Comp Sc & IT
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
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed COMP2021 Software Development Practice

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Problem Solving Task – 20%
  • Exam – 40%
  • Problem Solving Task – 20%
  • Problem Solving Task – 20%

Availability

Course information is currently not available. Additional details will be shared on 26th October 2026.

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Course fee information is currently not available. Additional details will be shared on 26th October 2026.

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) (Apprenticeship)