CS 3410: Data Structures

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:

             Trees, graphs, and other forms of data structures and their 
             implementations. Emphasizing abstract data types; static memory 
             allocation vs. dynamic storage allocation; searching, hashing, and 
             sorting methods; algorithm analysis. 
              
             Prerequisites: CS 1302.
             

Software and Tools Used to Support Class:

             Java 
             C or C++
	     E-mail
             Netscape/Explorer

Required Materials:

             Textbook: 	Data Structures & Problem Solving using JAVA 
             Author:	Mark Allen Weiss
             Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.

Topics Covered:

             1.	Queues, Stacks, and Linked Lists
             2.	Sorting
             3.	Information Retrieval
             4.	Hashing
             5.	Trees
             6. Algorithm Analysis
             7. Graphs

Grading Policy:

             The grade for the course will be assigned based on the following 
             percentages:

          
 3 - 4  Tests:	       70 - 80%
	If you miss a test, the score you make on the final will be 
	assigned for that test.
        
          
 4 - 7 Assignments:      20 - 30%
	Assignments are expected at the beginning of the class of the day they are
        due. Assignment that is not turned on time, could be turned on the due
        date of the following assignment with a note describing the reason 
        for not turning it on time, and it will be graded with a penalty of
        50%. Assignments that are not turned in with the following 
        assignments will have a penalty of 75%. All late assignments will be 
        graded at the end of the term.
        
        
 Quizzes, Attendance, and Class Participation	0 - 10%  
 

Instructor:

             Said C. Fares
             Office:                         2132 Nevins Hall 
             Traditional Office Hours:        9:25 am - 10:25 AM MTWR or by
                                             appointment
             Electronic Office Hours:        Any day, any time
             E-mail:                         sfares@valdosta.edu
             Phone:                          (912) 333-5780

Summer Semester 2003 Calendar:

 
	June	11:	First Class Day
	July	 7:	Mid-Term
	July	29: 	Last Class Day
	July 	30:	Final (Wednesday, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm)
	
	    

Last update June 2, 2003