CS 3410: Data Structures

Semester:    Fall 1998 
Room:        2145 NH 
Time:        2:00 - 3:15 PM, T/TH

Course Objectives:

             This is the foundation course in data structures and computer 
             software for those who are majoring in computer science and 
             computer information systems.

Course Description:

             Arrays, stacks, and queues; linked lists; trees and graphs. 
             Prerequisites: CS 140 and either MAT 290 or MAT 107.

Software and Tools Used to Support Class:

             C or C++
             Turbo Pascal
             E-mail
             Netscape/Explorer

Required Materials:

             Textbook: Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Principles, by 
             Thomas A. Standish.
             Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.

Topics Covered:

             1.      Introduction to Data Structures
             2.      Static Memory Allocation Vs. Dynamic Memory Allocation
             3.      Information Retrieval
             4.      Sorting
             5.      Trees
             6.      Algorithm Analysis
             7.      Graphs

Grading Policies:

             The grades for the course will be assigned based on the following
             percentages:
 
             .       Tests (3-4):            70 - 80 %
             .       Assignments (4-6):      20 - 30 %
             .       No late assignments
	     .	     No makeup tests. If you miss a test, the final score will 
                     be assigned for that test.

Instructor:

             Said C. Fares
             Office:                         2132 Nevins Hall 
             Traditional Office Hours:       9:15 - 11:00 AM T/TH or by
                                             appointment
             Electronic Office Hours:        Any day, any time
             E-mail:                         sfares@valdosta.edu
             Phone:                          (912) 333-5780

Fall Semester 1998 Calendar:

  	     August     19:	First Class
	     September   7:	Labor Day
	     October     9:	Midterm
	     Nov.    23-27:	Thanksgiving
	     Dec.        9:	Last Class
	     Dec.       10:	Exam-Prep
	     Dec.(Fri.) 11:	Final (3:15-5:15PM)
	     Dec.       17:	Graduation            

Last update August 20, 1998