COMP3927 Algorithm Design (Adv) (University of Sydney): rated 3.2/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
COMP3927 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（高级）
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.
COMP3927 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "Ok, as someone who actually tutors people for CS and competitive programming, I feel a bit obligated to speak out here, assuming this isn't rage-bait. COMP2017 is objectively an atrociously designed unit, period. And while I thoroughly enjoyed the COMP3927 content, and highly re…"
On Reddit: "imo the only adv unit that seemed worth it was AI and maybe because it was the only one I didn't take. COMP2922 I got by without looking at the advanced content most of the semester, and COMP3927 had maybe two advanced questions in all of the 5 assignments and the exam I just di…"
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Q: Is COMP3927 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP3927, and when is it offered?
A: COMP3927 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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