IN2010 – Algorithms and Data Structures
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course provides an introduction to fundamental algorithms and data structures. Emphasis is placed on understanding how a number of central algorithms and data structures work, as well as being able to reason about their runtime efficiency. The course develops the ability to solve problems by finding suitable data structures that give rise to efficient algorithms.
Learning outcome
After taking IN2010:
- you can analyse the efficiency of algorithms and master the notation to convey it;
- you can understand, analyze, and apply central data structures, such as arrays, linked lists, search trees, heaps, and hash-based data structures;
- you are familiar with abstract data types such as sets, dictionaries, and priority queues, as well as suitable data structures that implement them;
- you can understand, analyze, and apply several algorithms for sorting and searching;
- you master structures such as trees and graphs, can implement algorithms for such structures, and apply them in problem-solving;
- you are able to transfer concepts from the course to concrete problems you encounter in later studies.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures.
Special admission requirements
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 (in Norwegian).
Formal prerequisite knowledge
The course presuppose IN1010 – Object-oriented Programming/INF1010 – Object oriented programming (continued)/IN1910 – Programming with Scientific Applications/IN101/IN105
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with INF1020 – Algorithms and data structures (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with INF110 – Algoritmer og datastrukturer (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with INF110 – Algoritmer og datastrukturer (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with IN115.
- 10 credits overlap with INF2220 – Algorithms and Data Structures (continued).
Teaching
2 hour of lectures and 4 hours of seminar groups each week. Completion of mandatory tasks is required. Read more about requirements for assignment of assignments, group work and legal cooperation under guidelines for mandatory assignments.
Examination
4 hours final written digital exam. All mandatory assignments must be approved before you?re allowed to take the exam.
It will also be counted as one of?your three?attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: INF2220 – Algorithms and Data Structures (continued), INF1020 – Algorithms and data structures (discontinued), INF110 – Algoritmer og datastrukturer (discontinued) and IN115.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
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- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
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- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.