COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Data Structures and Algorithms I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CE 221
Fall
3
2
4
7
Prerequisites
 SE 116To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to teach students the notion of an abstract data type (ADT) which is central to the design and analysis of computer algorithms. This course introduces abstract data types, and presents algorithms and data structures for implementing several ADTs. It emphasizes the efficiency of algorithms as evaluated by asymptotic analysis of running time. Topics include linear ADTs, heaps, binary trees, AVL trees, hashing, sorting, and graph algorithms. The programming assignments will be given in the programming languages taught in SE 115 and/or SE116.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to analyze the loop structures of either recursive or non-recursive algorithms to express their asymptotic running times using big-Oh notation.
  • will be able to assess the relative advantages of using array or linked list implementations versus hashing in efficiently solving search problems with concurrent insertion, and/or deletions on collections of data.
  • will be able to develop efficient computer programs running in O (log n) per searching, insertion and/or deletion of data items by employing correct variants of tree data structures covered in the course.
  • will be able to select the right sorting algorithm for efficient applications requiring an order on data items.
  • will be able to describe the usage of various data structures.
  • will be able to explain the operations for maintaining common data structures.
  • will be able to devise appropriate data structures for solving specific computing problems.
  • will be able to use various graph algorithms to design solutions to simple computing problems.
Course Description Algorithm analysis, linear data structures, trees, hashing, priority queues, sorting, and graph algorithms.
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Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction: Mathematics Review and Recursion M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
2 Algorithm Analysis (basic concepts of algorithms, modeling runtimes, recurrences, Big-Oh notations, Running Time Calculations) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
3 Algorithm Analysis and Linear Data Structures: (Linked Lists) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 2.4, 3.1 - 3.5)
4 Linear Data Structures (Linked Lists, Stacks, Stack Applications) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 3.5, 3.6)
5 Linear Data Structures (Queues) and Trees (Binary trees) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 3.7, 4.1, 4.2)
6 Trees (Binary search trees) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 4.3)
7 Trees (AVL Trees) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 4.4)
8 Miterm
9 Hashing M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 5.1 – 5.5)
10 Priority Queues: Binary Heaps M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3)
11 Sorting (Insertion Sort, Shellsort, Heapsort) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5)
12 Sorting (Mergesort, Quicksort) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 7.6, 7.7)
13 Graph Algorithms (Definitions, Representation, Topological Sort) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 9.1 - 9.2)
14 Graph Algorithms (Shortest Path Algorithms) M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012 (Ch. 9.3)
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

M. A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 3/e, Pearson, 2012

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
12
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
36
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
16
Final Exams
1
24
    Total
210

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest