- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The objective of this course is to apply concepts and problem-solving techniques that are used in the design and analysis of efficient algorithms. This course will provide students with exposure and practice to more advanced data structures and algorithmic strategies used in software development. Students will identify real world problems and apply a heuristic approach to solve them. After reviewing basic data structures and algorithms, students will apply advanced analysis techniques and algorithms. Particular emphasis will be placed on efficiency and optimization.
Domestic fees
$799.03 - $815.07 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design and analyze data structures (including advanced tree data structures, dictionaries, hash tables, heaps, and priority queues)
- Apply a heuristic approach to problem solving.
- Apply the most appropriate and optimal solution for problem solving using fundamental algorithms (including greedy, divide-and-conquer, and dynamic programming) and advanced algorithms.
- Apply mapping of real-world problems to algorithmic solutions (including graph problems).
- Apply advanced techniques to algorithms (including probabilistic and Big O analysis).
- Design finite state machines for practical problems.
- Develop (design and implement) optimized software applications using the most appropriate data structures and algorithmic strategies
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures Design and Analysis (COMP 8042) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Database Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Games Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time
- Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 8042 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66092
Dates
Apr 01 - Jun 17 Loading
- CRN 66092
- $799.03 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 - Jun 17 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sayyedhassan Shavarani
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your full name, student number (A0#), course number (e.g. COMP 7000), and CRN #. 2. This is a BScACS course. BScACS courses are also open to non-bachelor program students, if approval is granted by the BScACS Program Head. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the program starting from the date of their first technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the BScACS program, whichever comes first.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 8042 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51929
Dates
Sep 06 - Nov 22 Loading
- CRN 51929
- $815.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 22 | Sat | 10:00 - 13:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sayyedhassan Shavarani
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your student number (A0#), course number (COMP__) and preferred CRN. 2. This is a BScACS course. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the Bachelor program starting from the date of their first Technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the Bachelor program, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.