School of Engineering and Computer Science

COMP-103 – Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms

Points:15Prerequisites:COMP 102
Faculty:EngineeringCorequisites:None
School:Engineering & Comp SciRestrictions:None

This course builds on COMP 102, focusing on the techniques for designing, building and analysing computer programs that deal with large collections of data. The course addresses techniques for programming with collections of data, and the data structures and algorithms needed to implement these collections. The course expands programming skills and provides an understanding of the principles of data abstraction, algorithm design, and the analysis of algorithms fundamental to computer science.

Tuition Fees

2013: domestic $736.50     international $3,131.25

Tutorials

1 hour per week

Textbook

Java Foundations: Introduction to Program Design and Data Structures (2nd edition). Lewis, DePasquale and Chase. Pearson, 2011.

Course Homepage

Trimester 1 2013

* indicates instructor is the course coordinator.

CRNFrom/ToDaysTimeBuilding [Campus]RoomInstructor
7223 4 Mar – 9 Jun 2013Mon, Thu1410 - 1500Maclaurin [Kelburn]LT102Marcus Frean
4 Mar – 9 Jun 2013Tue1410 - 1500Maclaurin [Kelburn]LT101

Trimester 2 2013

* indicates instructor is the course coordinator.

CRNFrom/ToDaysTimeBuilding [Campus]RoomInstructor
945 15 Jul – 20 Oct 2013Mon, Thu, Fri1000 - 1050New Kirk [Kelburn]LT301Marcus Frean*
Thomas Kuehne