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CSCI2100 Data Structures
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Spring 2017-2018 Term 2
Lecture I | Lecture II | Tutorial I | Tutorial II | |
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Time | M5, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm | T5-6, 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm | M10 5:30 pm - 6:15pm | W10 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm |
Venue | LSK LT3 | LSK LT3 | LHC 104 | ERB 407 |
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The Student/Faculty Expectations on Teaching and Learning document is available [here].
Course Description
The concept of abstract data types and the advantages of data abstraction are introduced. Various commonly used abstract data types including vector, list, stack, queue, tree, and set and their implementations using different data structures (array, pointer based structures, linked list, 2-3 tree, B-tree, etc.) will be discussed. Sample applications such as searching, sorting, etc. will also be used to illustrate the use of data abstraction in computer programming. Analysis of the performance of searching and sorting algorithms. Application of data structure principles.
本科介紹抽象數據類型之概念及數據抽象化的優點。並討論多種常用的抽象數據類型,包括向量、表格、堆棧、隊列、樹形;集(合)和利用不同的數據結構(例如:陣列、指示字為基的結構、連接表、2-3樹形、B樹形等)作出的實踐。更以實例(例如:檢索、排序等)來說明數據抽象化在計算機程序設計上的應用。並討論檢索與排序算法及數據結構之應用。
Pre-requisite and Enrollment policy
Pre-requisite: CSCI1110 or 1120 or 1130 or 1510 or 1520 or 1530 or 1540 or ENGG1110 or ESTR1100 or ESTR1102 or ESTR1002 or its equivalent. For senior-year entrants, the prerequisite will be waived. Students are also expected to have basic knowledge in Linux command line.
If you have not used Linux command line interface before, you can consider the following online course from Udacity.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the concepts and operations of various data structures and their applications
- To understand the concept of abstract data types
- To have basic knowledge of algorithms and complexity of algorithms
Learning Outcomes
- To be able to implement the following data structures as abstract data types in a high level programming lanauge: stack, queue, hash table, list, binary search tree (including AVL tree, red black tree and splay tree), B-tree, trie, disjoint set, graph (including minimum spanning tree and shortest path).
- To be able to use appropriate data structures in different applications.
- To be able to implement abstract data types.
- To be able to analyse the complexity of simple algorithms (such as searching and sorting).
Learning Activities
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Web resources
- Assignments
- Examinations
Personnel
Lecturer | Tutor 1 | Tutor 2 | Tutor 3 | |
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Name | Irwin King | Wang Chen | Shuyue Hu | Jiani Zhang |
king AT cse.cuhk.edu.hk | wchen AT cse.cuhk.edu.hk | syhu AT cse.cuhk.edu.hk | jnzhang AT cse.cuhk.edu.hk | |
Office | SHB 908 | SHB 1024 | SHB 1005 | SHB 1024 |
Telephone | 3943 8398 | |||
Office Hour(s) | * By appointment | Friday 11:00 am - 12:00 am | Thursday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Note: This class will be taught in English. Homework assignments and examinations will be conducted in English.
Syllabus
The pdf files are created in Acrobat XI. Please obtain the correct version of the Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
Week | Date | Lecture Topics and Notes | Tutorial Topics | Homework Assignments and Events | Resources |
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1 | 9/1 | Introduction Introduction First Lecture KEEPAttendance | Introduction to C C programming tutorial 1 C programming tutorial 2 | * WA #1 hw_1.19.pdf Due on or before 5:00 pm, Thursday, Jan 26, 2017 * 1.1 (1), (9), and (13); 1.3 (4) and (8); 1.4 (2) and (6) WA1 solution | * Chapter 1 of Weiss'97 * Chapter 1 of Cormen et al.'90 |
2 | 16/1 | Algorithm Analysis Analysis (updated) | Online Judge System | * PA #1 hw_1.25.pdf From 00:00 am, Monday, Feb 06, 2017 to 11:59 pm, Sunday, Feb 12, 2017 * 1.23(Problem 1);1.24(Problem 2) 1.23 solution 1.24 solution | * Chapter 2 of Weiss'97 |
3 | 23/1 | 1. Algorithm Analysis 2. Lists, Stacks and Queues Recurrence LSQ | Linux commands and vim | * WA #2 hw_1.25.pdf Due on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, Feb 10, 2017 * 1.6 (1), (2), and (6); 1.8 (3); 1.9 (2) and (3) WA2 solution | * Chapter 2 of Weiss'97 * Chapter 3 of Weiss'97 |
4 | 30/1 | Chinese New Year Holiday | |||
5 | 6/2 | 1.Lists, Stacks and Queues 2.Tree Data Structures and Algorithms Trees | I/O issues in C | * PA #2 hw_1.26.pdf From 00:00 am, Friday, Feb 17, 2017 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, Feb 23, 2017 * 2.20(Problem 1);2.21(Problem 2) 2.20 solution 2.21 solution | * Chapter 3 of Weiss'97 |
6 | 13/2 | Tree Data Structures and Algorithms | Lists, Stacks,Queues | * WA #3 hw_1.26.pdf Due on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, Mar 3, 2017 * 3.3 (3); 3.9; 3.11; 3.18; 5.1; 5.2; 5.6 WA3 solution | * Chapter 4 of Weiss'97 |
7 | 20/2 | 1. Tree Data Structures and Algorithms 2. Heaps Trie Heap | Binary and AVL Trees in C | * PA #3 hw_1.27.pdf From 00:00 am, Friday, March 03, 2017 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, March 09, 2017 * 3.32(Problem 1);3.35(Problem 2);3.37(Problem 3) <choose 2> 3.32 solution 3.35 solution 3.37 solution | * Chapter 4 of Weiss'97 |
8 | 27/2 | 1. Heaps 2. Hash Functions Hash | Heaps in C | * WA #4 hw_1.27.pdf Due on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, Mar 17, 2017 * 4.1; 4.15; 6.1; 6.4; 6.6 (1) WA4 solution | * Chapter 6 of Weiss'97 * Chapter 5 of Weiss'97 |
9 | 6/3 | 1. Hash Functions 2. Sorting Algorithm B-tree Sorting | Hashing in C | * PA #4 hw_1.28.pdf From 00:00 am, Friday, March 17, 2017 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, March 23, 2017 * 4.18(Problem 1);5.12(Problem 2) 4.18 solution 5.12 solution | * Chapter 5 of Weiss'97 |
10 | 13/3 | Sorting Algorithms | Pointer in C | No assignment | * Chapter 7 of Weiss'97 |
11 | 20/3 | 1. Sorting Algorithms 2. Graphs Graphs | Programming Midterm Preview | No assignment | * Chapter 7 of Weiss'97 |
12 | 27/3 | 1. Graph Data Structures and Algorithms 28/3 Midterm Written Exam 31/3 Midterm Programming Exam | No Tutorial | Sample Code | |
13 | 3/4 | 3/4 No class 4/4 Ching Ming Festival | * Chapter 9 of Weiss'97 |
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14 | 10/4 | Graph Data Structures and Algorithms | * WA #5 hw_1.28.pdf Due on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, April 28, 2017 * 7.1; 7.3; 7.4; 7.5 (1) WA5 solution | * Chapter 9 of Weiss'97 |
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15 | 17/4 | 17/4 Easter 1. Graph Data Structures and Algorithms 2. Course Summary Final Summary | * PA #5 hw_1.29.pdf From 00:00 am, Monday, April 24, 2017 to 11:59 pm, Sunday, April 30, 2017 * 6.12(Problem 1);7.8(Problem 2) 6.12 solution 7.8 solution |
Tutorial Page
- For detailed tutorial and lab session information, please go to Tutorial Page.
Manual Page
- For supplementary material on various topics related to this course, please go to Manual Page. Enjoy your Exploration.
Examination Matters
Examination Schedule
Time | Venue | Notes | |
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Midterm Examination Written | 12:30 pm - 14:15 pm 3/28 | LSK LT3 & LT7 | TBA |
Midterm Examination Programming | 17:30 pm - 21:00 pm 3/31 | SHB 924 & 904 | TBA |
Final Examination | 9:30 am - 11:30 am 5/10 | University Gymnasium | TBA |
Programming Midterm Matters
- The programming midterm is an open-book and open-notes examination. You may bring what you can carry on printed (hard copy) materials. You MUST not take anything that can record program code electronically to the examination venue. You will not need a calculator for any calculation.
- The operation system will be Ubuntu. And the computer configuration will have these basic editors:
- vi/vim
- emacs
- gedit
- nano
- You can use all the functions provided by standard C library as long as you include the header file.
- This system includes GDB for debugging. You need to work on Terminal in order to use it.
- If you would like to have other editors, you MUST send an email to the instructor and TAs no later than 2 weeks before the examination date and it will be subject to approval to be included on the computer system.
- You should arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the starting time on the day of the examination to receive your account information and check the system.
- The examination will begin when the Chief TA starts the clock and will end when the Chief TA stops the clock, which is usually three hours after the starting time including any missing time due to technical and other difficulties.
- You should work on Problem #1 first and then others afterward. They are in increasing difficulties as judged by the instructor.
- You MUST complete one problem in order not to fail the course.
- Anyone who attempts to spam the server either through excessive submissions, allocating a large amount of unnecessary memory, etc. will be penalized severely.
- If you leave early from the examination without informing TA, you will not be able to come back to the examination.