1. CS5040: Data Structures and Algorithms
Welcome to
CS5040: Data Structures and Algorithms
Time: 6:30 – 7:45 pm T/R
Location: J-201
Fall credits

2. Department of Computer Science Kennesaw State University
Who Am I?
Selena He
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
Kennesaw State University
Office: J-338
Phone:
URL:
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a product of the Open Systems Interconnection effort at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

3. More About Me
B.A. in Electronic Engineering, Wuhan Insititute of Technology
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, Utah State University
M.S. in Wireless Networking, Georgia State University
Ph.D. in Wireless Networking, Georgia State University
Software Engineer, Electronic Arts

4. About You
Introduce yourself

5. Linear data structures & STL Trees Graphs
CS5040 Course Overview
Introduction to C++
Pointers, C++ arrays, reference types, strings, classes, sorting algorithms
Linear data structures & STL
Lists, stacks, queues, priority queues
Trees
Binary search trees, balanced tree, B-trees
Graphs
Directly vs. undirected, adjacency matrix vs. adjacency lists, weighted graphs

6. Notes will be updated slightly after lecture.
Class Notes
Notes will be published on the class website. Links will be in the class schedule page.
If you want hardcopies, you have to print your own. This includes class notes and assignment specifications.
Notes will be updated slightly after lecture.

7. Class Website: Class Information
Check the web page periodically

8. Attend and participate in class activities
Course Requirements
Do assigned readings
Be prepared, read textbook/lecture notes before class
Attend and participate in class activities
Please ask and answer questions in/out of class!
Let’s try to make the class interactive and fun!
Workload
midterm: 20%
Comprehensive final: 30%
Homework: 25%
3 Quizzes: 20%
Attendance:5%
Grade is based on the curve

9. Assignment Submission Policy
Homework Submission: Copying or paraphrasing codes from other sources or other students will be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Due dates for homework assignments will be specified on the homework themselves. No late submission is accepted.
Regular attendance is expected; please notify me in advance if you will be unable to attend because of business travel or other valid reason. If a student misses more than 2 classes, the student's final grade may be decreased.

10. Grading is to criterion, no competition among members of the classes!
Grading Criteria
[90-100] A
[80-90) B
[70-80) C
[60-70) D
[0,60) F
Grading is to criterion, no competition among members of the classes!
Everybody have a chance to get A if you work for it.
Depends on the progress, extra credit would be available.

11. My regular office hours: 1:00 – 3:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday
Ways to you reach me
My regular office hours:
1:00 – 3:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday
Catch me before and after class
My on-demand office hours by appointment
Phone:

12. A Walkthrough of Class Website

13. Questions?