Data Structures

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The unit studies the specification, implementations and time and space performance of a range of commonly used ADTs and corresponding algorithms in an object-oriented setting. The aim is to provide students with the background needed both to implement their own ADTs where necessary, and to select and use appropriate ADTs from object-oriented libraries where suitable. Outcomes: Students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of data structure selection, analysis, design, implementation and application, and in-depth technical knowledge of key abstract data types; the ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution using ADT components for storing and retrieving data; and the ability to select and use appropriate ADTs for object-oriented libraries where suitable. Also, students gain in-depth technical competence in algorithm design, implementation and analysis and learn techniques for problem identification, formulation and solution.