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DD1338 Algorithms and Data Structures 6.0 credits

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Application

For course offering

Autumn 2024 algdat24 programme students

Application code

50229

Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD1338 (Autumn 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Fundamental data structures: Lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, sets, hash tables, trees and graphs. Fundamental algorithms: Search, sorting, tree algorithms and some other types of algorithms. Introduction to algorithm analysis. The programming language Java is used.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, course participant should be able to

  • solve computational problems by means of programming,
  • analyse, choose, use and implement basic algorithms and data structures
  • participate in professional programming activities

in order to

  • find and use correct algorithms and data structures for a given problem,
  • take advanced courses within computer science and numerical analysis.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills in object-oriented programming, 7 credits, corresponding to completed course DD1337 alternatively both courses DD1310 and DD1380. 

Active participation in a course offering where the final examination is not yet reported in Ladok is considered equivalent to completion of the course.

Registering for a course is counted as active participation.

The term 'final examination' encompasses both the regular examination and the first re-examination.

Recommended prerequisites

DD1337 Programming.

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • HEM1 - Assignment, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Richard James Glassey

Profile picture Marcus Dicander

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Computer Science

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

Parallel programming DD1396, DD1349 Project.

Contact

Richard James Glassey (glassey@kth.se)

Supplementary information

Only one of the following courses can be counted in your degree: DD1320, DD1321, DD1325, DD1327, DD1338, DD1339, DD1340, DD1341, DD1343, DD1344, DD1345, DD2325, EL2310, HI1201, ID1020.

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex