| Unit name | Advanced Algorithms (Teaching Unit) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | COMS30042 |
| Credit points | 0 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Clifford |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
COMS10017 Object-Oriented Programming and Algorithms I or equivalent. COMS20010 Algorithms II or equivalent. Solid understanding of O-notation and recurrence relations, the “greedy”, “divide-and-conquer” and “dynamic programming” paradigms of algorithm design, proof by induction and contradiction, discrete probability. Previous exposure to pseudocode. A solid understanding of arrays, linked lists, and priority queues. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
COMS30041 Advanced Algorithms (10 credit exam assessment unit). |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Computer Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit gives an overview of recent advances in the design of algorithms and data structures. These fall into two broad categories.
First, we will cover algorithms and data structures for fundamental problems surrounding storing, recovering and searching within data. For these problems we will see that nearly optimal solutions are possible.
Second are optimisation problems where sometimes only exponential-time algorithms are known. We will discuss when these problems admit exact efficient solutions, and when only approximation is possible.
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Teaching will take place over Weeks 1-7, with consolidation and revision sessions in Weeks 11 and 12.
Exam (January, 100%).
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
