Undergraduate LTU-CSE2ALG-2023
Algorithms and Data Structures
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Duration
12 weeks
Study method
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Subject details
- Explain the overall objectives of the field of Algorithms and Data Structures.
- Identify a range of data structures and searching and sorting algorithms in the context of computing.
- Implement a range of data structures and searching and sorting algorithms in Java.
- Compare a range of data structures and searching and sorting algorithms and apply a suitable one to solving a problem.
- Design a solution for a problem, implement it in Java, and evaluate its performance using an appropriate measure.
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- • Complexity analysis.
- • Sorting algorithms.
- • Binary search trees.
- • AVL trees.
- • Hash tables.
- • B-Trees.
- • Heaps.
- • Graphs.
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed CSE1IOX (Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject covers a range of important algorithms and data structures. Data structures for implementing containers are covered and include linear structures, tree structures and hash tables. Algorithms for insertion and deletion of elements, and algorithms for searching and sorting on these structures are covered where appropriate. Graphs and graph algorithms are also covered. Students will learn the construction and workings of the data structures and algorithms covered. They will learn to analyse the effectiveness of each data structure and algorithm for specific problems and categories of problems. Students will also implement in programs a wide range of the structures and algorithms covered.
- Assignment (1500-word equivalent) Assignment will focus on data structures and algorithms - design, implement and evaluate a solution. (30%)
- 4 quizzes (1000-word equivalent) (20%)
- 2-hour final examination (2,000-word equiv.) (50%)
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