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Algorithms & Data Structures - COM00141M

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  • Department: Computer Science
  • Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit value: 15 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Online Teaching Period 1 2023-24
B Online Teaching Period 2 2023-24
C Online Teaching Period 3 2023-24
D Online Teaching Period 4 2023-24
E Online Teaching Period 5 2023-24
F

Module aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with techniques for using some algorithms and their associated data structures. This includes the concept of computational thinking; the theoretical underpinnings of Computer Science; programming including data types, control structures, methods, inheritance, arrays, graphics and the mechanics of running and testing; algorithms, their complexity and implementation in programs; the application of these ideas in a practical context.

Module learning outcomes

Upon the completion of the module, a student should be able to:

  1. Express a problem solution algorithmically using pseudocode 

  2. Analyse the time complexity of an algorithm

  3. Construct computer programs to implement algorithms

  4. Test a computer program against the specification.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Open Examination: Multiple choice questions online
Open exam : Open book time-restricted exam		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Open Examination: Multiple choice questions online
Open exam : Open book time-restricted exam		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Written feedback on assessments and exam.

Indicative reading

Quentin Charatan & Aaron Kans, Java in two semesters, 4th edition, Springer, 2019.

Cormen et al. Introduction to Algorithms, 3rd edition, MIT Press, 2009.


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