FIT3234 Data structures and algorithms 2
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3234 Data structures and algorithms 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs MAT1830; or (FIT1058 and (FIT1008, FIT1054, FIT2085 or FIT2115)) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FIT3234
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT3234
3 units list FIT3234 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit deepens study of algorithms and data structures by moving from introductory programming patterns to more formal design, analysis, and proof-oriented reasoning. It covers advanced data structures, graph and numerical algorithms, recursion, and systematic analysis of best-case, average-case, and worst-case time and space complexity. It also introduces selected advanced topics such as amortised reasoning and more sophisticated problem-solving strategies. You will learn to compare algorithmic paradigms, justify correctness, and implement efficient solutions to non-trivial computational problems, building the intellectual bridge from foundational coding to essential computer science knowledge.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Learning PortfolioPortfolio100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Communicate algorithmic reasoning, complexity arguments and design choices using mathematical notation, code and structured prose appropriate to a technical audience;
- 2
Investigate complex computational problems by comparing algorithmic paradigms, evaluating alternative approaches and justifying chosen solutions with both theory and experiment;
- 3
Document the design of non-trivial algorithms and data structures through specifications, invariants and complexity arguments that support implementation and review;
- 4
Construct, verify and reason about formal models of algorithmic behaviour, including best-, average- and worst-case analyses and amortised reasoning.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT3234 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lim Wern Han
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3234?
You need MAT1830; or (FIT1058 and (FIT1008, FIT1054, FIT2085 or FIT2115)) before you enrol.
What can I take after FIT3234?
FIT3234 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including FIT3203, FIT3230 and FIT4051. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is FIT3234 offered?
In 2027, FIT3234 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT3234?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3234 have an exam?
No. FIT3234 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3234?
FIT3234 is part of Computer science.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 2027