DD1338 Algorithms and Data Structures 6.0 credits

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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.
Course disposition
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
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
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Add-on studies
Parallel programming DD1396, DD1349 Project.
Contact
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