CS210: Data Structures and Algorithms
Course Guide
Sarab Al Muhaideb
Prince Sultan University,
College for Women
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Outline
 Course Description
 Course Objectives
 Course Resources
 Course Calendar
 Instructor Location & Office Hours
 Course Policies
 Major Exams & Final Exam
 Overall Assessment
 How to Study for Course
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Course Description
CS 210 : Data Structures and Algorithms.
Credit Hours: 3.
Prerequisite: CS 102.
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Abstract Data Types
ADT: is the study of classes of objects whose
logical behavior is defined by a set of
values and a set of operations.
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Data Structures
The term Data Structures refers to the
study of data and how to present objects
within a program; that is, the
implementation of the structured
relationships.
We are now interested in the study of the abstract properties of classes
of data objects in addition to how the objects might be represented in a
program.
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Course Objectives
It is well known that data structures have a
profound effect on the performance of programs
and applications. The main purpose of this
course is to introduce the main types of data
structures and illustrate their use throughout
simple examples and applications. In the
process, some guidelines and principles for good
programming and application development are
given.
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Course Resources
 Textbook:
ADT, Data Structures and
Problem Solving with C++, 2nd Edition.
By Larry Nyhoff,
Prentice Hall, 2004.
 Additional References:
1. C++ Plus Data Structures, by Nell Dale and David Teague,
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2001.
2. Problem Solving with C++, The Object of Programming, by
Walter Savitch, Addison Wesley, 2001.
3. Data Structures and Program Design in C++,
by R. Kruse and A. Ryba, Prentice Hall, 1999
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Course Calendar
 Major I Exam:
Tuesday October 30, 2007 [11:00-12:30].
 Major II Exam:
Tuesday December 11, 2007 [11:00-12:30].
 Quizzes:
Quiz 1: Tuesday September 25, 2007.
Quiz 2: Tuesday October 23, 2007.
Quiz 3: Tuesday November 20, 2007.
 Final Exam:
During the period 21-31 January, 2008.
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Instructor Location &
Office Hours
Mrs. Sarab Almuhaideb.
Office: W357
Phone: 4535189 Ext.# 711
Email: smuhaideb@pscw.psc.edu.sa
Office Hours:
SAT , MON
TUES
10:00 – 10:50,
12:00 – 12:50,
(or by appointment)
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Course Policies
1.
Students must regularly come to class to participate in class activities
and discussions.
2.
If a student was absent in any lecture, then she is expected to read
the lecture material and is welcomed for any specific question she
may has.
3.
There will be weekly tutorial problems as well as bi-weekly
programming projects.
4.
Students are encouraged to solve the tutorial problems before we do
them together in class, but are NOT required to submit their
solutions.
5.
This course adopts the drop-the-lowest policy for assignments and
quizzes.
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Course Policies
(Assignments/Quizzes)
1.
2.
10% of your grade will be assigned to PROGRAMMING projects.
Homework assignments must be done individually( or in pairs as
stated in the project’s requirements).
3. We do not expect to see two programming projects that look
identical. In this case, BOTH projects will be rejected.
4. Please note the due date for your programming project.
5. Late projects will be grade-penalizes or might not be accepted at
all.
6. All source files must be compiled and fully tested by the student before
submission.
7. A program that does not compile is not accepted for any reason.
8. Also, a program with no output is not accepted.
9. A program must be submitted in both electronic copy (the .cpp file) and
hard copy.
10. Make sure the floppy is labeled with your name and the assignment
number.
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Major Exam (20%)/ Final
Exam (35%)
Each Major Exam is worth 20%.
Each Major Exam will include at least
four chapters. Details will be
announced in the course website.
No Make-Exams.
Final exam is worth 40%. The final
exam will be cumulative .
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Overall Assessment
Homework
10%
Quizzes
10%
Final Exam
40%
Major Exam #1
20%
Major Exam #2
20%
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How to Study for this Course
Lectures: Attend, Listen and Participate.
Tutorials: Prepare, Participate.
Projects: Give enough time, Work hard, Seek
help, and Submit.
Read the chapter after the lecture.
Try to do most of the Review Questions in each
chapter.
Think Critically – ask questions, make notes, and
reflect on material.
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