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COMP SCI 2103 - Algorithm Design & Data Structures

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
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 or COMP SCI 2009
Assumed Knowledge: Basic knowledge of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and graphs. Recommended prior study: MathTrackX: https://www.edx.org/xseries/adelaidex-mathtrackx sections: Polynomials, Functions and Graphs and Special Functions
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
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21087 LE01 258 135 28 Jul - 15 Sep Monday 4pm - 5pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
31 Jul - 18 Sep Thursday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje Lecture Theatre
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 4pm - 5pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje 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: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22209 WR07 30 10 4 Aug - 4 Aug Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
18 Aug - 18 Aug Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
1 Sep - 1 Sep Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
15 Sep - 15 Sep Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
13 Oct - 13 Oct Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
27 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
22210 WR08 30 13 5 Aug - 5 Aug Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
19 Aug - 19 Aug Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
14 Oct - 14 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
28 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
22211 WR09 30 22 4 Aug - 4 Aug Monday 5pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
18 Aug - 18 Aug Monday 5pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
1 Sep - 1 Sep Monday 5pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
15 Sep - 15 Sep Monday 5pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
13 Oct - 13 Oct Monday 5pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
27 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 5pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
24904 WR06 30 24 4 Aug - 4 Aug Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
18 Aug - 18 Aug Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
1 Sep - 1 Sep Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
15 Sep - 15 Sep Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
13 Oct - 13 Oct Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
27 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
24905 WR05 30 13 5 Aug - 5 Aug Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
19 Aug - 19 Aug Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
14 Oct - 14 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
28 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
24906 WR04 30 23 4 Aug - 4 Aug Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
18 Aug - 18 Aug Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
1 Sep - 1 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
15 Sep - 15 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
13 Oct - 13 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
27 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
24907 WR03 30 18 5 Aug - 5 Aug Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
19 Aug - 19 Aug Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
14 Oct - 14 Oct Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
28 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
24908 WR02 30 23 4 Aug - 4 Aug Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
18 Aug - 18 Aug Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
1 Sep - 1 Sep Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
15 Sep - 15 Sep Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
13 Oct - 13 Oct Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
27 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
24909 WR01 30 1 5 Aug - 5 Aug Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
19 Aug - 19 Aug Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
14 Oct - 14 Oct Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
28 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24898 PR06 40 17 31 Jul - 18 Sep Thursday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
24899 PR05 40 25 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 2pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 2pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
24900 PR04 40 24 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 12pm - 2pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 12pm - 2pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
24901 PR03 40 29 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 9am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 9am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
24902 PR02 40 22 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 4pm - 6pm Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
24903 PR01 40 FULL 31 Jul - 18 Sep Thursday 12pm - 2pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 12pm - 2pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite