Welcome to CPCS 324 Algorithms and Data Structures 2 Fall 2015 Muhammad Al-Hashimi Media clips are from the MS Office clip art collection copyright of Microsoft Corporation.copyright
Dr. Muhammad Al-Hashimi Your Instructor B.S. EE, KAAU 1987 M.S. CS, TAMU 1993 PhD CS, TAMU 2000 Since Fall 2013 Hmm… © 2005 Photo courtesy Lamees Al-Hashimi.
Key Outcomes Explore how complex data structures are implemented efficiently Examine advanced graph algorithms Develop core technical code library for a capstone project Consider limitations of algorithms
Resources Textbook Lecture summary and slides Assignment support page Discussion groups Software tools
Policy Grading, attendance, answers About tests, assignments … Study advice More … It’s all in the FAQ
Expectations Bring the lecture slides Ask questions Do the exercises Visit course website regularly Participate in group discussions
Success Start early, work regularly Do the exercises yourself Use the online discussions Check the learning outcomes B+ and above, add your distinct intellectual input