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CS 210 — Algorithms and Data Structures
(dt. Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements
9 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading
German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science.
Subject, Origin Computer Science, B.Sc. Computer Science
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Christian Komusiewicz, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Seeger

Contents

  • Analysis of algorithms and data structures: design principles, complexity, asymptotic analysis
  • Elementary data structures: lists, stacks, queues, sets, trees, maps, strings, graphs
  • Elementary algorithms: searching, sorting, insertion, removal, transformation, and traversal
  • Implementation variants: balanced search trees, hash sets, Huffman codes
  • Polymorphic (generic) data structures: containers and iterators
  • Advanced programming techniques, e.g. thread programming, Design Patterns

Qualification Goals

  • Design of algorithms and data structures,
  • Analysis and cost estimation,
  • Abstraction techniques,
  • Deepening of programming skills,
  • Knowledge in analysis, design and implementation of software,
  • Practice of scientific working methods (recognition, formulation, solving problems, training of abstraction skills),
  • Training of oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. Basic knowledge of programming is recommended, as taught in the basic module Object-oriented Programming.


Recommended Reading

  • H.P.Gumm, M.Sommer: Einführung in die Informatik, 10.Aufl., Oldenbourg 2013;
  • G.Saake, K.-U.Sattler: Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen. 4. Aufl., dpunkt 2010;
  • Th.H. Cormen et al.: Algorithmen – eine Einführung. Oldenbourg 2007;
  • K. Mehlhorn, P. Sanders, M. Dietzfelbinger: Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen. Springer Verlag Berlin; Juli 2010.
  • T. Ottmann, P. Widmayer: Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag; 2012.



Please note:

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