WELCOME: Welcome to a more advanced study of data
structures
and algorithms for information retrieval and data management applications.
The design and implementation of data structures and algorithms can be
considered both an art and a science. An important goal of
this course is to develop the critical thinking skills needed to
design sophisticated and robust software for information and data management
needs arising from real-world problems. This course is conducted
according to departmental policy which is observed by all professors and
graduate teaching assistants who participate in it. Please note that under
no circumstances will cheating be tolerated.
In order to succeed in this course, all
registered students are asked to observe the following:
ATTENDANCE: Attendance at lectures is mandatory in order to
succeed in this class and hence attendance will be taken every lecture.
There is no specified laboratory period for this course so students
will be expected to use either the CS Department Cetus or Hydra
Labs (or perhaps other UTK facilities) when they are available.
GRADING: Points are awarded throughout the term for
performance on selected homework problems, class presentations, the midterm,
the course project, and the final exam.
