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)