Data Structures and Algorithms
Build efficient, reliable software by learning how to store, organise, and process data with confidence
This Data Structures and Algorithms course is designed for learners in Computer Science who want to think more clearly about how programs work and how to make them faster, more reliable, and easier to maintain. You will build a strong foundation in the core ideas that help you build efficient, reliable software by learning how to store, organise, and process data with confidence.
Master Data Structures And Algorithms For Smarter Problem Solving
- Learn the essential concepts behind Computer Science performance, design, and optimisation
- Develop practical skills in Data Structures and Algorithms that support better coding decisions
- Understand how to build efficient, reliable software by learning how to store, organise, and process data with confidence
- Strengthen your problem-solving ability through clear examples, patterns, and applied reasoning
A practical introduction to the tools and techniques that help software handle data and solve problems effectively.
Throughout the course, you will explore the foundations of why Data Structures and Algorithms matter, then move into performance analysis with Big-O notation so you can compare solutions with confidence. From arrays, dynamic arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and recursion to searching, sorting, and hash tables, each topic is introduced in a way that connects theory to real programming decisions.
You will also study trees, binary search trees, balanced design, heaps, graphs, graph traversal, greedy methods, divide and conquer, and common algorithm design patterns. These lessons are built to help you recognise when a structure or strategy is appropriate, and how to apply it in a clean, efficient way. By the end, you will be able to approach coding challenges with a stronger Computer Science mindset, make better implementation choices, and write software that is more organised, dependable, and performant.
Full lesson breakdown
Lessons are organized by topic area and each includes descriptive copy for search visibility and student clarity.
Foundations and motivation
1 lesson
Complexity analysis
1 lesson
Linear storage structures
1 lesson
Linked structure fundamentals
1 lesson
Restricted-access collections
1 lesson
Recursive thinking
1 lesson
Finding data efficiently
1 lesson
Ordering data
1 lesson
Fast access by key
1 lesson
Hierarchical data
1 lesson
Ordered tree operations
1 lesson
Selecting highest or lowest priority
1 lesson
Networks and relationships
1 lesson
Exploring connected systems
1 lesson
Making efficient choices
1 lesson
Breaking problems into parts
1 lesson
Choosing the right approach
1 lesson
Integration and application
1 lesson
Professor Peter Lambert
Professor Peter Lambert guides this AI-built Virversity course with a clear, practical teaching style.