James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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CP2410 - Algorithms and Data Structures
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| 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
Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal (not available in 2023) Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| 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, 06 Apr 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Mar 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Latha Arumugam |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal (not available in 2023) Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| 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 (not available in 2023) Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Randy Zhu |
| 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, 30 Nov 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Randy Zhu |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Dmitry Konovalov |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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