COMP SCI 2103 - Algorithm Design & Data Structures for Engineers

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

Builds on the foundation provided by the COMP SCI 1201-1202 sequence to introduce the fundamental concepts of data structures and the algorithms that proceed from them, and aspects of software engineering. Topics include recursion, the underlying philosophy of object-oriented programming, fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables and trees), the basics of algorithmic analysis and an introduction to the principles of language translation - Review of elementary programming concepts -Fundamental data structures: Stacks; queues; linked lists - Object-oriented programming: Object-oriented design; encapsulation and information hiding; classes; separation of behaviour and implementation; class hierarchies; inheritance; polymorphism - Fundamental computing algorithms: O(N log N) sorting algorithms - Recursion: The concept of recursion; recursive backtracking; implementation of recursion - Basic algorithmic analysis: Asymptotic analysis of upper and average complexity bounds; identifying differences among best, average and worst case behaviours; big 'O', little 'o', omega and theta notation - Algorithmic strategies: Brute-force algorithms; greedy algorithms; divide-and-conquer; backtracking; branch-and-bound; heuristics; pattern matching and string/text algorithms; numerical approximation algorithms - Overview of programming languages: Programming paradigms - Software evolution: Software maintenance; characteristics of maintainable software; reengineering; legacy systems; software reuse.

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Course Details

Course Code	COMP SCI 2103
Course	Algorithm Design & Data Structures for Engineers
Coordinating Unit	Computer Science
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Prerequisites	COMP SCI 1102 or COMP SCI 1202
Incompatible	COMP SCI 1103, COMP SCI 1203, COMP SCI 2004
Restrictions	BE(Ch)/Ma, BE(CE)/Ma,
Assessment	Written exam, assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Mingyu Guo

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will:
1. be able to competently program in C/C++ in the OO paradigm,
2. be able to manage memory usage in C/C++ programs,
3. be able to explain fundamental computing algorithms,
4. be able to analyse algorithms and identify key algorithmic strategies,
5. be familiar with fundamental software engineering practices,
6. have an overview of programming language design issues,
7. have developed their professional writing skills,
8. have developed their problem solving skills,
9. have worked in small group and team environments,
10. have an overview of ethics in computer science,
11. understand what abstract data types are, and
12. be able to apply elementary abstract data types to solve programming problems.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,6,7,10,11,12
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	4,5,8,10
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,8,12
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	7,9,10
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1,2,3,5,11,12
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	6,10,11
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	9,10
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	6,10,11

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The textbook for this course is: Problem Solving with C++, 7th or 8th Edition, Walter Savitch

Recommended Resources

Students who have Java as a programming language and are entering this course are strongly encouraged to make use of the simple on-line resource that will be made available on the course website, closer to the start of term.

Online Learning

In this course, we use an online learning environment called Moodle, available at: http://forums.cs.adelaide.edu.au
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course has three contact activities: lectures, tutorials and practicals. Each of these activities will provide you with the resources necessary to understand the course material.

Lectures will present information and provide an opportunity for the introduction and discussion of programming, algorithmic and other material. You should expect to attend all of these and participate in small group work.

Tutorials will provide a small group discussion forum where you and a tutor will work through a problem set to identify key topics and give you necessary practice in formulating answers to key questions.

Practicals are an in-lab activity session where you will work on the weekly course assignments in C++, while receiving feedback from practical markers who are stationed around the lab area. You will need to explain your work to the marker to ensure that you have understood everything that we're trying to pass on - this may take the form of an on-line quiz or direct feedback.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

You are expected to allocate 3 hours per week for lectures, approximately 4 hours per week for practicals (as a minimum) and 1 hour per week (on average) for tutorials. On average, you should require no more than 10 hours per week for this course.

Learning Activities Summary

The weekly pattern is three one-hour lectures and a two-hour practical session, with a tutorial every fortnight. The outline course content is:

Week 1
• Review of fundamental C/C++ programming techniques
• Pointers, pointer arithmetic and function pointers
• Memory, bus errors and core dumps
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Diagnostic Evaluation exercise

Week 2
• Public Holiday
• Abstract data types
• Class hierarchies
Tutorial: Class workshop
Assignment: Programming Assignment 1

Week 3
• Inheritance I
• Inheritance II
• Friends and Overloading
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Programming Assignment 2

Week 4
• Using classes
• OO Design principles
• Testing and design
Tutorial: ADTs and Inheritance
Assignment: Programming Assignment 3

Week 5
• Principles of software re-use and maintenance
• Recursion I
• Recursion II
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Programming Assignment 4

Week 6
• Ethics
• Polymorphism
• Using ADTs to produce usable structures
Tutorial: OO Design and software re-use and Ethics
Assignment: Programming Assignment 5

Week 7
• Introduction to complexity analysis
• Upper and lower complexity bounds, best-case and worst-case
• Big O, little o, omega and theta
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Programming Assignment 6

Week 8
• Complexity Analysis
• Searching and Sorting Algorithms
• Sorting Algorithmsâ聙¨
Tutorial: Polymorphism
Assignment: Programming Assignment 7

Week 9
• Recursive complexityâ聙¨ I
• Recursive complexityâ聙¨ II
• Linked Lists and Stacks
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Programming Assignment 7 ctd

Week 10
• Queues
• Linked Lists
• Stacks and Queues
Tutorial: Searching, Sorting and Complexity â聙¨
Assignment: Programming Assignment 8

Week 11
• Trees
• Algorithmic strategies I
• Algorithmic strategies II
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Programming Assignment 9

Week 12
• Problem Solving
• Programming paradigms
• Introduction to type systems
Tutorial: Complexity of Lists, Stacks and Queues
Assignment: Programming Assignment 10

Week 13
• Q&A session for pactical examination
• Review
Tutorial: No tutorial
Assignment: Practical Examination

The course is structured to take you from an introductory knowledge of C++ to a higher level, as well as addressing some key areas of computer programming and algorithm design.

The summary of the areas covered in this course are:
• Review and development of previous knowledge of C++
• Fundamental data structures
• Object-oriented Programming
• Fundamental Computing Algorithms
• Recursionâ聙¨
• Basic Algorithmic Analysis
• Algorithmic Strategies
• Overview of programming languages
• Software Engineeringâ聙¨
• Software Evolutionâ聙¨
• Professional Skills Development

Specific Course Requirements

There are no specific course requirements,.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

The marks for this course are made up of:

• Written Examination: 50%
• Practical Examination: 20%
• Practical Assignments 20%
• Quizzes (on-line) 10%

Assessment Detail

Each weekly assignment is worth 2% of the final mark, to a total of 20%. On-line quizzes are worth 10%.

Submission

Assignments must be submitted through electronic means that will be clearly identified on the assignment rubric.

The School of Computer Science observes a strict lateness policy. Your mark is capped by 50% for late submission.

Extensions may be requested in advance for medical or compassionate reasons but (1) all requests must be accompanied by documentation, (2) extensions awarded will be in proportion to the time lost that is supported by documentation, (3) extensions are almost never granted on the final day unless the issue is both severe and unforeseen, and (4) extensions are never granted because you have been busy, have managed your time poorly or are overloaded in other courses.

Programming marks will be made available immediately, as you will be graded in class by human demonstrators. Any other work submitted will be marked and returned to you within 10 working days. If your work is considered to not be a sufficient attempt, you may be asked to resubmit the work. If we can identify that you are trending towards overall insufficient progress (and at risk of triggering the minimum performance threshold) then we may contact you to make you explicitly aware of this risk, however, you should be tracking your own progress and making your best attempt at every piece of work, rather than aiming to scrape by.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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