STAT0041 Algorithms and Data Structures module outline

Fall 2026, all materials will be available on Moodle

Class diary

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 (Due in 2027)

Additional resources

Course notes will be provided on Moodle
UCL library reading list

Endnotes

Version: 28 September 2026