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Unit of Study COMP6008 - Data Structures and Algorithms (2026)

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This unit equips students with fundamental knowledge of data structures and algorithms for solving computational problems. Students will learn common linear and non-linear data structures and ways to implement them. Students will also learn common sorting and searching algorithms and apply them to solve real-world problems. In addition, students will be taught to analyse algorithm complexity and design efficient algorithms.

Unit content

  1. Module 1:  Linear data structures
  2. Module 2:  Recursion
  3. Module 3:  Sorting algorithms
  4. Module 4:  Searching algorithms
  5. Module 5:  Algorithm efficiency
  6. Module 6:  Non-linear data structures

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

design and implement common data structures and algorithms

apply data structures and algorithms to solve real-world problems

analyse the theoretical complexity and evaluate the execution time of algorithms

create efficient algorithms and complex data structures

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