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Algorithms & Data Structures - COM00141M

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  • Department: Computer Science
  • Credit value: 15 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Online Teaching Period 1 2024-25
B Online Teaching Period 2 2024-25
C Online Teaching Period 3 2024-25
D Online Teaching Period 4 2024-25
E Online Teaching Period 5 2024-25
F Online Teaching Period 6 2024-25

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.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Open Examination 100.0

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information


Please refer to the module Canvas page for full details of module assessment.

Indicative reassessment

None

Module feedback

Written feedback on assessments and exam.

Indicative reading

Data structures and algorithms in Python
Goodrich, Michael T., Tamassia, Roberto, Goldwasser, Michael H.,, Hoboken, NJ , Wiley, [2013],


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