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COMP SCI 2103 - Algorithm Design & Data Structures

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 1
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 6 hours per week
Restriction: Not available to B. Information Technology students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: COMP SCI 1102
Incompatible: COMP SCI 1103, COMP SCI 2202, COMP SCI 2202B
Assessment: Written exam and/or assignments
Syllabus:

The course is structured to take students from an introductory knowledge of C++ to a higher level, as well as addressing some key areas of computer programming and algorithm design. Topics include: review of class hierarchies, inheritance, friends, polymorphism and type systems; recursion; OO design principles, abstract data types, testing and software reuse; introductory data structures: linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, heaps, algorithmic strategies for searching and sorting data in these structures; introductory complexity analysis.

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Units
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Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Tue 12/03/2024 Thu 21/03/2024 Fri 03/05/2024 Fri 07/06/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11148 LE01 500 96 26 Feb - 1 Apr Monday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
27 Feb - 2 Apr Tuesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
28 Feb - 3 Apr Wednesday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
22 Apr - 27 May Monday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
23 Apr - 28 May Tuesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
24 Apr - 29 May Wednesday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
Note: For an enriching and interactive learning experience, it is highly recommended to attend the lecture in person. While the lecture will be recorded, it is primarily intended for review purposes and for individuals who cannot attend due to special circumstances. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11471 PR11 31 2 29 Feb - 4 Apr Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
25 Apr - 30 May Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
13412 PR12 40 8 1 Mar - 5 Apr Friday 2pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
26 Apr - 31 May Friday 2pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
15164 PR10 40 3 29 Feb - 4 Apr Thursday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
25 Apr - 30 May Thursday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
15165 PR09 40 5 29 Feb - 4 Apr Thursday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
25 Apr - 30 May Thursday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
15166 PR08 40 1 1 Mar - 5 Apr Friday 11am - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
26 Apr - 31 May Friday 11am - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
15167 PR07 40 2 28 Feb - 3 Apr Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
24 Apr - 29 May Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
15169 PR05 40 FULL 28 Feb - 3 Apr Wednesday 11am - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
24 Apr - 29 May Wednesday 11am - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
15170 PR04 40 3 1 Mar - 5 Apr Friday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
26 Apr - 31 May Friday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
15171 PR03 40 FULL 29 Feb - 4 Apr Thursday 12pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
25 Apr - 30 May Thursday 12pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
15172 PR02 40 2 28 Feb - 3 Apr Wednesday 11am - 1pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
24 Apr - 29 May Wednesday 11am - 1pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
15173 PR01 40 1 1 Mar - 5 Apr Friday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
26 Apr - 31 May Friday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11472 WR14 30 4 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 11am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 11am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 11am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 11am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 11am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 11am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
14897 WR15 30 FULL 4 Mar - 4 Mar Monday 4pm - 5pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
18 Mar - 18 Mar Monday 4pm - 5pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
1 Apr - 1 Apr Monday 4pm - 5pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Monday 4pm - 5pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
13 May - 13 May Monday 4pm - 5pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
27 May - 27 May Monday 4pm - 5pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
15174 WR13 30 14 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
15175 WR12 30 1 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
15176 WR11 30 2 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
15177 WR10 30 1 4 Mar - 4 Mar Monday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
18 Mar - 18 Mar Monday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
1 Apr - 1 Apr Monday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Monday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
13 May - 13 May Monday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
27 May - 27 May Monday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
15178 WR09 30 1 4 Mar - 4 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
18 Mar - 18 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
1 Apr - 1 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
13 May - 13 May Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
27 May - 27 May Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
15179 WR08 30 FULL 4 Mar - 4 Mar Monday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
18 Mar - 18 Mar Monday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
1 Apr - 1 Apr Monday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Monday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
13 May - 13 May Monday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
27 May - 27 May Monday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
15180 WR07 30 2 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
15181 WR06 30 3 4 Mar - 4 Mar Monday 11am - 12pm Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
18 Mar - 18 Mar Monday 11am - 12pm Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
1 Apr - 1 Apr Monday 11am - 12pm Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Monday 11am - 12pm Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
13 May - 13 May Monday 11am - 12pm Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
27 May - 27 May Monday 11am - 12pm Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
15182 WR05 30 4 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
15183 WR04 30 12 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Napier, 210, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Napier, 210, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Napier, 210, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Napier, 210, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Napier, 210, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Napier, 210, Teaching Room
15184 WR03 30 1 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
15185 WR02 30 1 5 Mar - 5 Mar Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
19 Mar - 19 Mar Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
2 Apr - 2 Apr Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 30 Apr Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
14 May - 14 May Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
28 May - 28 May Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
15186 WR01 30 FULL 6 Mar - 6 Mar Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
20 Mar - 20 Mar Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
3 Apr - 3 Apr Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
1 May - 1 May Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
15 May - 15 May Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
29 May - 29 May Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room