Welcome to CPCS 324Algorithms and Data Structures 2

Fall 2015

Muhammad Al-Hashimi

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Dr. Muhammad Al-Hashimi

Your Instructor

B.S. EE, KAAU 1987 M.S. CS, TAMU

1993 PhD CS, TAMU

2000 Since Fall 2013

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© 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

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Grading, attendance, answers

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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

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