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Data Structures Syllabus

The syllabus covers fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms, including linear data structures like arrays and linked lists, stacks and queues, trees, graphs, and sorting/searching algorithms. It also includes advanced topics such as balanced trees, graph algorithms, and hashing techniques, along with practical applications in operating systems and database management. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of these data structures and algorithms.

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Data Structures Syllabus

The syllabus covers fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms, including linear data structures like arrays and linked lists, stacks and queues, trees, graphs, and sorting/searching algorithms. It also includes advanced topics such as balanced trees, graph algorithms, and hashing techniques, along with practical applications in operating systems and database management. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of these data structures and algorithms.

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Data Structures and Algorithms - Syllabus Overview

1. Introduction to Data Structures

- C Programming Review

- Core Concepts:

- Data vs Information

- Classification of Data Structures

- Abstract Data Types (ADT)

- Implementation:

- Memory Representation

- Cost Estimation of Operations

- Linear Data Structures:

- Arrays

- Linked Lists:

- Singly Linked List

- Doubly Linked List

- Circular Linked List

- Memory Representation

- Applications: Polynomial Manipulation

2. Stacks and Queues

Stacks:

- Stack as an ADT

- Implementations: Array-based and Linked List-based

- Multiple stacks in one array

- Applications:

- Infix to Postfix Conversion

- Postfix Expression Evaluation

- Recursion Handling
Data Structures and Algorithms - Syllabus Overview

Queues:

- Queue as an ADT

- Implementations: Simple Queue, Circular Queue, Deque, Priority Queue

- Queue Simulation

- Applications: Task Scheduling, Resource Management

3. Trees

- Tree Terminology: Height, Depth, Order, Degree, etc.

- Binary Search Tree (BST):

- Operations: Insertion, Deletion, Searching

- Traversals: Inorder, Preorder, Postorder

- Balanced Trees:

- AVL Tree

- Heap (Min/Max)

- Advanced Trees:

- Forests

- Multi-way Trees

- B Tree, B+ Tree, B* Tree

- Red-Black Tree

4. Graphs

- Introduction & Classification:

- Directed and Undirected Graphs

- Representation:

- Adjacency Matrix
Data Structures and Algorithms - Syllabus Overview

- Adjacency List

- Traversal Techniques:

- Depth-First Search (DFS)

- Breadth-First Search (BFS)

- Algorithms:

- Minimum Spanning Tree: Kruskal's and Prim's

- Dijkstra's Shortest Path Algorithm

- Applications and Algorithm Comparisons

5. Sorting, Searching, and Hashing

Sorting Algorithms:

- Bubble Sort

- Selection Sort

- Insertion Sort

- Quick Sort

- Heap Sort

- Shell Sort

- Merge Sort

- Radix Sort

- Comparison of Sorting Techniques

Searching Methods:

- Sequential Search

- Binary Search

- Comparison of Searching Methods

Hashing & Indexing


Data Structures and Algorithms - Syllabus Overview

6. Case Studies

- Applications of Data Structures in:

- Operating Systems (e.g., Process Scheduling, Memory Allocation)

- Database Management Systems (e.g., Indexing, Query Optimization)

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