INF1020 – Algorithms and data structures
Course description
Course content
This subject will from autumn 2007 be replaced by INF2220
Basic data structures such as stacks, trees, graphs, hash tables and
priority queues, together with algorithms for traversing and
manipulating these structures. Different implementations are covered,
with emphasis being put on efficiency, program structure and abstract
data types. Different sorting algorithms will be examined. Important
elements in the course include recursive programming as well as
evaluation and description of program efficiency.
Learning outcome
Learn to solve practical and complex problems where the choice of data structures and appropriate algorithms is essential to implement effective programs with acceptable time and space requirements. Students shall also be able to decide if a given problem can be given an efficient implementation at all.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
INF1010 – Object oriented programming (continued)/INF101/IN105. INF1010 is strongly recommended.
Overlapping courses
10 credits INF110/IN115.
Teaching
2 hours of lectures and 4 hours of tuition each week. The students must hand in and pass obligatory tasks before they are admitted to take the exam.
Examination
A 4 hour written exam.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This subject offers new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see /studier/admin/eksamen/sykdom-utsatt/mn/index.html and http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/examination/repeat.html
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Other
Note that the first lecture is compulsory.
The subject is regarded equal to INF110/IN115 when practicing exam regulations