Algorithm analysis. Application and implementation of some common data structures: stacks, queues, lists, priority queues, tables, sets and collections. Data representations including: arrays, linked lists, heaps, trees (including balanced trees) and hashing. Design of application programs making use of common data structures. Design and implementation of new data structures. Study of advanced algorithms in areas such as: graph theory, pattern searching and data compression. Access to the University's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory for off-campus students.
2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk
Students will be expected to spend a total of 12 hours per week during semester on this unit as follows:
For on-campus students:
Lectures: 2 hours per week
Tutorials/Lab Sessions: 2 hours per week per tutorial
and up to an additional 8 hours in some weeks for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.
Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and tutorial sessions, however, you should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
FIT2004, FIT2071, FIT9015, GCO2817, GCO3512, GCO9807
FIT1007 or GCO1812 or GCO9808 or FIT2034
Manzur Murshed
Neil Manson
At the completion of this unit students will have -
Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 20% | 5 September 2011 |
| Assignment 2 | 20% | 10 October 2011 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
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Textbook
Mark Allen Weiss, Data Structures & Problem Solving using Java, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley, 2010, ISBN: 0-321-54622-9.
Text books are available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot be assured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.
Required software
Java SE JDK version 1.5 (also known as version 5) or later.
This software is included in the GSIT Unit Software CD-ROM, which will be sent to all students.
The software may also be downloaded free from http://java.sun.com
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Generic Data Structures (Study Guide 1) | |
| 2 | Algorithm Analysis (Study Guide 2) | |
| 3 | Developing Algorithms (Study Guide 3) | |
| 4 | Sorting Algorithms (Study Guide 4) | |
| 5 | Lists (Study Guide 5) | |
| 6 | Stacks and Queues (Study Guide 6) | |
| 7 | Graphs and Trees (Study Guide 7) | Assignment 1 due 5 September 2011 |
| 8 | Binary Search Trees (Study Guide 8) | |
| 9 | Hashing (Study Guide 9) | |
| 10 | Heaps (Study Guide 10) | |
| 11 | Some Applications of Data Structures (Study Guide 11) | Assignment 2 due 10 October 2011 |
| 12 | Revision | |
| Swot Vac | No formal assessment is undertaken in Swot Vac | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your MUSO (Blackboard or Moodle) learning system.
To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit
The assignment requires individual submission via MUSO. The specification and marking criteria will be released in MUSO four teaching weeks in advance of the due date. Solutions will be released after the cut-off date, which is one week after the due date.
Broad criterial for assessment:
The assignment requires individual submission via MUSO. The specification and marking criteria will be released in MUSO four teaching weeks in advance of the due date. Solutions will be released after the cut-off date, which is one week after the due date.
Broad criterial for assessment:
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz).
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
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You can find Monash's Education Policies at:
http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Key educational policies include:
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