James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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CP2410 - Algorithms and Data Structures
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | 6 CP OF CP SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Efficient data structure is of importance in modern IT systems enabling the effective search and sorting in complex databases. Through the use of algorithms, students determine the most efficient processes to design data structures and systems. In this subject students will examine the issues involved in data structures and algorithms, efficient and effective data management and handling, algorithm design and analysis, implementation and indexing and retrieval.
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of data structures and algorithms
- demonstrate reasoning about efficiency of algorithms
- assess and apply suitable data structures and algorithms to IT systems and applications
- design and implement data structures and algorithms
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration 2 - (20%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: CP2016 CP2001
Availabilities
JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal (not available in 2021) Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Sep 2021 to Saturday, 11 Dec 2021 |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Dmitry Konovalov |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Shailey Chawla |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Dmitry Konovalov |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Shailey Chawla |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Dmitry Konovalov |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |