COMP5530 Discrete Optimisation (University of Sydney): rated 3.1/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
COMP5530 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: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
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.
COMP5530 has 1 scored review: overall 3.1/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).
On Reddit: "I have done COMP5530 this past sem. **How difficult is the course overall?** I'd say defintely above average difficulty compared to some of the other COMP subjects as its more math heavy. Getting a distinction is definitely possible with a bit of work, but getting an HD would re…"
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Q: Is COMP5530 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 3.1/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP5530, and when is it offered?
A: COMP5530 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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