ClassInfo

CSC 402 Data Structures I

Winter 2016-2017
Class number: 22370
Section number: 801
Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01217 Loop Campus

Summary

A first course on data structures in Java for graduate students. The course introduces Java programming from within the context of data structures. The course covers arrays, linked lists, stacks and queues, data structures supporting disjoint-set operations, and discusses recursion and performance analysis. The implementation of the basic operations on each data structure are discussed and analyzed in terms of their efficiency.



Texts

Algorithms, 4th Edition - ISBN 978-0321573513 by Robert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne


Grading

Breakdown
Assignments:
50%
Midterm Exam:
20%
Final Exam:
30%

Grading Scale
93-100
A
90-92.99
A-
87-89.99
B+
83-86.99
B
80-82.99
B-
77-79.99
C+
73-76.99
C
70-72.99
C-
67-69.99
D+
60-66.99
D
0-59.99
F

  1. -Readings. Readings are assigned from the textbooks.
  2. -Assignments. Most assignments are Java programs
  3. -Midterm and Final Exam

How to Submit Assignments

Please follow the following procedures to ensure that you get proper credit for all assignments.

  • On your computer create a folder Backlin_Session1 (for Class 1 it will change from class to class)
  • Within this folder Backlin_Session1, create a folder for the assignment. For example there were 3 assignments this week, so you create 3 folders, Assigment1, Assignment2 and Assignment3. Your directory will be Backlin_Session1 at the top, and Assignment1, Assignment2, Assignment3 under it as sub-folders.
  • Place your java programs and the screenshot of the program results when you run it in each of the associated sub folders.

So for each assignment you will:

  • write the program.
  • run the program and take a screenshot of the results, please make them jpg or png only.
  • put both the Java program and screenshot you just took into the correct Assignment folder.

Now after you have completed all the programs, zip up the top folder, that being Backlin_Session1

  • upload it to https://d2l.depaul.edu

That should do it !



Prerequisites

CSC 401: Introduction to Programming


Late Penalty

Regular assignments should be submitted at the D2L site, and are due at 11:59 pm of the due dates. Late assignments are accepted through email attachment with the following penalty.
If assignment is turned in...
Penalty will be...
within 1-3 days of due date
5% of the total points for each day it is late
4 or more after due date
will not be accepted and grade will be zero

Course Policy on Incompletes

In addition to the University Policies described below on Incomplete grades, this course has the following additional comments:

Under no circumstances will I consider an incomplete request within one week of the final exam. The request must be approved by me and by the Dean of the School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems or the dean's representative. In particular, an incomplete is not given for any of the following reasons:

    If I don't get an incomplete, I'll fail the course.

    The company won't pay for the course if I get ___.

    My grade point average will suffer if I get ___.

    It's past the drop date and I'll have to pay for the course if I withdraw now.

In the unlikely case that an incomplete is given, it must be made up with me. It is not possible to "sit in" on another faculty member's course and have that person give me the grade to turn in. (Any student attending any DePaul course must be registered for the course he/she is attending.) As a result of university and school rules concerning incompletes, incompletes in the School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems are rarely given.

See the Academic Calendar for the last date to withdraw from the class. Under no circumstances will I write a letter supporting a withdrawal after the official withdrawal date.



Online Resources



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296