COMP3530 Discrete Optimization (University of Sydney): rated 4.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
COMP3530 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: 离散优化
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit introduces students to the algorithmic theory and applications of discrete optimisation. The main aims of this unit are: Learn how to model various practical problems as abstract optimisation problems; Learn the theory underlying efficient algorithms for solving these problems; Learn how to use these tools in practice.
COMP3530 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.5/5).
On Reddit: "Julian runs it - he used to be the 2X23 lecturer. Quite good at that. This course is like his baby and I'm sure he will give it the attention it deserves :) Also the content is quite interesting + unique, so if you're interested in any sort of theoretical computer science I'd hi…"
On Reddit: "Are you more interested in theory or programming? Discrete Optimisation looked really interesting and I would be doing it if I had elective space. If you enjoyed any of the algorithms & data structures units I think it'd be a good choice."
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Q: Is COMP3530 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP3530, and when is it offered?
A: COMP3530 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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