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 week 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.

My Schedule

Time	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
9:00	SDsgn USV	PD	SrDsgn	PD	PD
10:00	CS2852 L104	CS2852 L104		CS2852 S359	CS2852 L104
11:00	Office Hour	Dr. Durant			Office Hour
12:00	Lunch w/ Students*	CS2852 Planning	Grading	SDsgn Health Tracker	PD Mtg
1:00	Dept Mtg	CS2852 L306		Lunch w/ Students*	Office Hour
2:00	CS2852 L306			CS2852 L306	CS2852 L306
3:00	SDsgn AMP	Office Hour		Office Hour	Office Hour
4:00	SDsgn SongBridge	PD		PD	PD

* 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