As well as traditional lectures students will undertake problem sheets on material presented in class using pseudocode for implementation.
Small group tutorials will encourage further problem solving and discussion.
Module Aim:
To introduce the student to Data structures and Algorithms, with an emphasis on application to general problem solving.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Design and implement Abstract Data Types including lists, stacks, queues, rings, maps, etc.. and their corresponding algorithms;
LO2
Implement a variety of structures and algorithms for storing, searching and sorting data;
LO3
Outline a range of algorithms for the basic data structures in the areas of graph theory.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
First year programming or equivalent
Specifically Array storage
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Array Algorithms
Review of vectors and matrices, basic array algorithms
Data Structures and Algorithms
Lists, stacks, queues, rings, maps, Hash tables and collision strategies
Basic Graph Theory
Definitions, Representing and applications of simple graphs, Graph theory algorithms.
Group project to design, implement and code the structures and algorithms of a given application (e.g. A Car wash application) and presented in report format
1,2,3
50.00
Week 9
Project
Take Home sheet : to solve a set of unseen problems. Will involve choosing and applying appropriate data structures and algorithms.
1,2,3
30.00
Week 12
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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