CSCI 3383 Algorithms

This course is a study of algorithms for, among other things, sorting, searching, pattern matching, and manipulation of graphs and trees. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical analysis of the time and memory requirements of such algorithms and on general techniques for improving their performance.

Course overview

Department
Computer Science
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
CSCI2243 or MATH2216 and CSCI1102 and CSCI2244 or MATH4426

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 2000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.A.: Required computer science core (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Required computer science core (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.48 / 5

Based on 582 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Ilya Volkovich
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.85/5
  • Alexander Creiner
    Spring 2025, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.05/5
  • Donglai Wei
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.74/5
  • Hsin Hao Su
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 3.51/5
  • Jose Bento Ayres Pereira
    Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.63/5
  • Sergio Alvarez
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.89/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Ilya Volkovich · 245 Beacon Street Room 102 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered