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Data Structures and AlgorithmsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: TTC1050

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Juha Peltomäki

Objective

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Qualifications

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TTV23S2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- assignments 42 h
- independent study 15 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TTV23S3
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- assignments 42 h
- independent study 15 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TTV23S5
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- assignments 42 h
- independent study 15 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TTV23SM
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- assignments 42 h
- independent study 15 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TIC23S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- assignments 42 h
- independent study 15 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TTV23S1
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- assignments 42 h
- independent study 15 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TIC22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practical Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TTV22S1
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practical Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TTV22S2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practical Worl

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TTV22S3
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practical Worl

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Esa Salmikangas
Groups
  • TTV22S4
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practical Worl

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TTV22S5
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignments 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TTV22SM
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 40 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Peltomäki
Groups
  • TTV22SM2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Time and location

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 20 h
- assignment 45 h
- independent study 16 h

Total 81 h

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Assignments
- Practice Work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

27.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 210

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Arvio
Groups
  • TTV21S3
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S5
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21SM
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S1
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- weekly online lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- exercises
- course exercise (in groups)

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening. Pandemic may affect the course management.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- learning project and seminar 20 h
- independent study 37 h

Total 81 h

Content scheduling

The lessons cover the entire data structures and algorithms topic area. The course exercise will be started in groups before the self-study week. It is possible for student groups to receive support for the course exercise throughout the course.

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Exercise 10 points
- Exercises 14 points

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

26.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Arvio
Groups
  • TIC21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Objectives

Purpose:
After completing the course you understand the basic concepts regarding algorithm and its implementation. Additionally, you are able to select the applicable data structures to implement an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice
Investigations and information retrieval 

Objectives:
You are able to describe and interpret algorithms and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness in different situations. In addition, you know the most important data structures and are able to choose suitable algorithms for them regardless of the implementation language and platform.

Content

The course introduces various types of algorithms and the most common algorithms. You learn the measurement of algorithm effectiveness with the most important algorithms. The algorithm types are discussed starting from the basic data structures advancing to more complicated (tree and networks) implementations. The course discusses the features of various types of algorithms and data structures regardless of implementation language or platform.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- exercises
- course exercise (in groups)

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening. Pandemic may affect the course management.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 24 h
- learning project and seminar 20 h
- independent study 37 h

Total 81 h

Content scheduling

The lessons cover the entire data structures and algorithms topic area. The course exercise will be started in groups before the self-study week. It is possible for student groups to receive support for the course exercise throughout the course.

Further information for students

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:

- Exercise 10 points
- Exercises 14 points

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass / Sufficient 1:
You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the most important linear data structures and their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Satisfactory 2: You know the most essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures discussed in the course with their uses. You are able to analyze the function of a simple algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You are acquainted with the linear data structures and part of the more complicated data structures. Additionally, you understand the uses of linear algorithms. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes some selected data structure. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Very good 4: You know the essential concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know thoroughly the key concepts related to data structures and algorithms. You know the data structures discussed in the course and you are able to visualize their uses. You are able to implement an algorithm that utilizes data structures versatilely. You are able to analyze the function of an algorithm and assess its effectiveness. You are able to select and justify the use of an algorithm and its data structures most suitable for the problem solving case at hand.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Basics in Programming

Further information

Technologies discussed in the course: algorithm types, effectiveness classification and analysis, data search and classification algorithms for various data structures, data search and saving techniques, abstract data structures, lists, queues, stacks, trees and networks as well the algorithms related to them.