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INF2220 - Algorithms and data structures

Course content

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 outcomes

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

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

INF1010 - Object oriented programming/INF101/IN105.

INF101/IN105 overlaps 5 credits with INF1000 and 5 credits with INF1010. INF1010 is therfore strongly recommended as the best background for INF2220.

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Overlap

10 credits INF1020/INF110/IN115.

Teaching

2 hours of lectures and 4 hours of tuition each week. Mandatory assignments must be completed during the course. Rules for mandatory assignments.

Exam information

A 4 hour written exam. The mandtory assignments must be approved prior the exam. General information about examination.

Exam resources

No special exam resources are allowed.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject does not offer new examination for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html and http://www.mn.uio.no/english/studies/admin/examination/retaking-examinations/

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

The subject is regarded equal to INF1020/INF110/IN115 when practicing exam regulations.

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Other information

It is strongly recommended to attend the first lecture since it will be given important information.

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