The topics of arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, sets, and hash tables are introduced. Fundamentals of algorithm performance are also introduced, with an emphasis placed on time complexity analysis. Laboratory activities include implementation of data structures as well as the application of data structures from standard libraries. (prereq: SE-1021) (3-2-4)

Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student will:

• understand and apply complex data structures and algorithms.
• use appropriate algorithms (and associated data structures) to solve problems.
• have a thorough understanding of commonly used library data structures.
• be able to analyze the time complexity of algorithms.
• understand the use of recursion in problem solving.
• be able to use data structures in software design and implementation.
• be able to apply standard library data structures in software design.
• be able to select appropriate data structures for a given application.

General Course Policies

Please review the general course policies webpage.

Textbook

Data Structures Abstraction and Design Using Java 2^nd Ed., by Koffman and Wolfgang, Wiley, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-470-12870-1

Quizzes

Quizzes will be given nearly every at the beginning of lab. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make-up quizzes will be given.

Laboratory

All Lab assignments are worth 100 points per week.

Homework

Homework assignments will not be graded however, you are expected to complete them by the given due dates. Homework may consist of watching screencasts, assigned reading, completing online surveys, writing code, etc.

Attendance

This class follows my general attendance policy with the following addition: There may be days where students will not be allowed to attend class unless they have completed an optional homework assignment.

My Schedule

Time	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
8:00	CS2852 L104	CS2852 S362	Grading	CS2852 L104	CS2852 L104
9:00	Office Hour			Office Hour	Office Hour
10:00	SD: PDAC	Office Hour
11:00	CS2852 Planning	CS2852 L309	CS2852 S210	CS2852 L309	CS2852 L309
12:00	SE Lunch	Dr. Durant		SD: MediaC	PD Mtg
1:00	Dept Mtg	SrDsgn	Grading	SDsgn TruckM	Lunch w/ Students*
2:00	Office Hour	PD		PD	PD
3:00
4:00

* I would like to have lunch with you individually or as a group to get to know you better. If we eat in RWJ, housing will pick up my lunch bill. If you would prefer to eat elsewhere, we will each be responsible for our own bill. Feel free to suggest another time if the time above does not work for you.

Grading

Labs	25%
Quizzes	15%
Homework	0%
Exam I	20%
Exam II	20%
Final Exam	20%
Total	100%

Tentative Schedule