STAT0041 Algorithms and Data Structures module outline

Fall 2026, all materials will be available on Moodle

Class diary, schedule and homework

UCL Module Catalogue

Where and when

This module is meets in-person Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 and Thursday 16:00 - 18:00

Course content

Introduction to algorithms and asymptotic analysis
Sorting
Introduction to data structures
Search algorithms
Dijkstra’s algorithm
Combinatorial optimization
Computational linear algebra
Additional topics

Some unifying concepts include: divide and conquer, dynamical programming, greedy algorithms, and randomization.

Formal assessments

Summer exam: 3/4
ICA group work: 1/4
- To be released: Week 15
- Due: 5 Feb 2027

Additional resources

Course notes will be provided on Moodle
UCL library reading list
UCL calendar by week

Endnotes

Version: 22 October 2026