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Algorithms and Complexity (COMP90038) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Permission of the coordinator is required prior to enrolling in this subject (some programming experience is required)

OR

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

Admission into or selection of one of the following:

  • MC-SOFTENG Master of Software Engineering
  • MC-IT Master of Information Technology
  • MC-DATASC Master of Data Science
  • GD-CS Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
  • GD-DATASC Graduate Diploma in Data Science
  • Software specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
  • Software with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
COMP20003 Algorithms and Data Structures
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP20007 Design of Algorithms
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Solid understanding of the programming concepts of conditionals, loops,functions and procedures, including parameter passing. Understanding of elementary data structures including arrays, records, and linked lists. Knowledge of mathematical concepts, at the level typically covered by Year 12 mathematics subjects, including the concept of a function, as used in basic calculus (polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions),and familiarity with basic discrete mathematics (sets, relations and graphs). Students are assumed able to read standard mathematical notation for functions, sets, and tuples. Students who do not have this level of mathematical knowledge will be expected to identify themselves to the subject coordinator prior to the commencement of the teaching semester and take part in a sequence of additional tutorials throughout the semester that will cover these concepts. A diagnostic quiz will be made available to students in Week 1 of semester to help them establish their needs in this regard.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024