COMP3027 Algorithm Design (University of Sydney): rated 3.2/5 overall across 29 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
COMP3027 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 算法设计
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit provides an introduction to the design techniques that are used to find efficient algorithmic solutions for given problems. The techniques covered include greedy, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and adjusting flows in networks.
COMP3027 has 29 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 29 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "I am a third year international student in usyd. I don’t know anything about UNSW, so my talk below is just my own personal experience. I have taken COMP2017, COMP2823, COMP3308 and COMP3027 and they are great. COMP2017 challenges me with programming in C (I have learnt it long …"
On Reddit: "I was honestly in the same boat as you after doing COMP2022 and COMP3027. I have changed from comp sci to software dev. In my opinion honestly I think you should try and stick it out. I've heard from lecturers and industry professsionals that the content in SOFT2201 and SOFT3202…"
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Q: Is COMP3027 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 29 reviews: overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP3027, and when is it offered?
A: COMP3027 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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