Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

Algorithms and Data Structures

Code

3742

Academic unit

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

Department

Departamento de Informática

Credits

6.0

Teacher in charge

Fernanda Maria Barquinha Tavares Vieira Barbosa, Luís Manuel Marques da Costa Caires

Weekly hours

5

Total hours

84

Teaching language

Português

Objectives

Knowledge: Basic techniques for solving problems: fundamental abstract data types (list, set, stack, queue, dictionary, ordered dictionary) and abstract data types of the problem domain; basic algorithm design techniques: fundamental data structures (vector, single and double linked list, hash table, binary trees); basic techniques of algorithm analysis: spatial and temporal complexity.

Know-how: Model programs using abstract data types; define and implement abstract data types in the problem domain; calculate the spatial and temporal complexity of algorithms; implement fundamental abstract data types, using the most adequate data structures; design and implement efficient solutions to concrete problems.

Soft-skills: Ability to evaluate solutions; ability to select the suitable techniques to solve a problem; skills in writing communication: reports of discipline projects.

Subject matter

  1. Modeling programs, using abstract data types
    • Method for the analysis and design of a solution
    • Definition and implementation of abstract data types in the problem domain
  2. Introduction to Algorithm Analysis
  3. Formal specification of abstract data types:
    • Queue (LIFO)
    • Stack (FIFO)
    • List
    • Set
    • Dictionary
    • Ordered Dictionary
  4. Study of the fundamental data structures, including the analysis of the algorithmic in the best, worst and expected case:
    • Circular Vector,
    • Singly and Doubly Linked Lists,
    • Open and Closed-Hash Tables,
    • Search Trees and Binary Trees.

Teaching method

There are one lecture and a lab session each week.

In the lectures, all course contents are presented using concrete practical examples. In the laboratory, students design, analyse and implement programs for specific problems by applying the knowledge gained.

Students will be evaluated by practical works and a test.

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