Data structures and algorithms | Federation University

ITECH2509 Data structures and algorithms

This unit will explore program design approaches ensuring efficient computing to solve complex problems. In particular, students will study methods for analysing algorithms` time and space efficiency using asymptotic notation. Students will apply this analysis as they study a range of data structures and the algorithms used for processing such structures. Algorithms covered will include standard sorting and searching methods through to tree, graph and flow network processing algorithms. Finally, this unit will discuss implementation of each approach from scratch, as well as through the use of a built-in Application Programming Interface (API). Upon completion of this unit students will be able to determine and implement the appropriate data structure and algorithm to solve a range of problems, as well as be able to determine the efficiency of the solution.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

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International full fee–paying places

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