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Labs
| Number | Title | Concepts | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | javac, java, Git | Compilation, version control systems, Git, submission process | Fri 1/27, 5:00 PM |
| Setting Up Your Computer | Installing Java, setting PATH variable | N/A | |
| 2 | IDEs | IntelliJ, debuggers, pass-by-value, IntLists, destructive vs. non-destructive | Fri 1/27, 5:00 PM |
| IntelliJ Home Setup | IntelliJ, setting up projects | N/A | |
| 3 | Testing, Debugging | JUnit, unit testing, debugging, style checker | Fri 2/3, 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Peer Code Review | Project 1A peer code review | Fri 2/10, 5:00 PM |
| 5 | Getting Started: Proj 2 | Giving you tips and ideas for tackling proj2 | Fri 2/19, 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Project 2 Design Review | Design review for proj2 | Fri 2/26, 5:00 PM |
| 7 | Project 2 Work Day | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Tree Maps | BST's, Maps | Fri 3/10, 5:00 PM |
| 9 | Hash Maps | Hashing, Hash Maps | Fri 3/17, 5:00 PM |
| 10 | Heap Min PQ | Heaps, Priority Queues | Fri 3/24, 5:00 PM |
| 11 | Midterm 2 Reviews | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Merge and Quick Sort | Merge sort, Quicksort | Fri 4/14, 5:00 PM |
| 13 | Radix Sort | Radix sort | Fri 4/21, 5:00 PM |
| 14 | Fractal Sound | Make music with bitwise operations | Fri 4/28, 5:00 PM |
| 15 | Hug Life | Ecosystem simulation | Fri 5/5, 5:00 PM |
Homework
| Number | Title | Concepts | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | A Java Crash Course (Optional) | Java practice | N/A |
| 1 | Java Syntax and Sound Synthesis | Java practice | Wed 2/22, 11:59 PM |
| 2 | Percolation | Disjoint sets | Wed 3/15, 11:59 PM |
| 3 | 8 Puzzle | A* Search | Thur 3/23, 11:59 PM |
| 4 | Hashing | Priority queues | Mon 4/6, 11:59 PM |
| 5 | Seam Carving | Dynamic Programming | Wed 4/26 11:59 PM |
| 6 | Boggle | Tries, Search | Sat 5/6, 11:59 PM |
| 7 | Compression | Tries, Compression | Sat 5/6, 11:59 PM |
Projects
| Number | Title | Creators | Category | Weight | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NBody | Josh Hug | Final | 25 Points | Fri 1/27, 11:59 PM |
| 1 | Data Structures | Josh Hug | Part 1A: Data Structures | 40 Points | Fri 2/3, 11:59 PM |
| Part 1B: Testing | Fri 2/10, 11:59 PM | ||||
| 2 | Database | Matt Mussomele | Final | 100 Points | Mon 3/6, 11:59 PM |
| 3 | BearMaps | Alan Yao | Final | 75 Points | Wed 4/19, 11:59 PM |
Discussion Handouts
| Number | Title | Concepts | Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro, Code Translation | Intro to Java | Solution |
| 2 | Scope, Pass-by-Value, Static | Pass by value, Static methods and fields, Linked lists, Destructive/Non-Destructive operations | Solution |
| 3 | Linked Lists and Arrays | Linked Lists, Arrays | Solution |
| 4 | Inheritance | Inheritance, Static vs. Dynamic Type, Overriding Methods, Dynamic Method Lookup | Solution |
| Exam Prep 4 | Linked Lists, Inheritance, Static vs. Dynamic Type, Casting | Solution | |
| 5 | Midterm 1 Review | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | Selecting ADTs | Using and Implementing Abstract Data Types | Solution |
| Exam Prep 6 | TBA | Solution | |
| 7 | Asymptotic Analysis I | Intro to big theta, O, and omega, Analyzing runtime in loops, Interview questions | Solution |
| Exam Prep 7 | TBA | Solution | |
| 8 | Asymptotic Analysis II | Analyzing recursive code | Solution |
| Exam Prep 8 | TBA | Solution | |
| 9 | Hashing | Asymptotic analysis (II), Analyzing Runtime | Solution |
| Exam Prep 9 | TBA | Solution | |
| 10 | Heaps and Graphs | Basic heap operations, Graph representation, Bipartite graphs | Solution |
| Exam Prep 10 | TBA | Solution | |
| 11 | Graphs | DFS, BFS, Topological sort, Regex | Solution |
| Exam Prep 11 | TBA | Solution | |
| 12 | Graphs, Sorting | Disjkstra's algorithm, A*, MST, Insertion sort, Selection sort, Merge sort, Heapsort | Solution |
| Exam Prep 12 | TBA | Solution | |
| 13 | More Sorting | Quicksort, Comparing different sorts | Solution |
| Exam Prep 13 | TBA | Solution |
Guerrilla Sections
| Title | Concepts | Solutions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Java Syntax, Pass-By-Value, Linked Lists, Arrays | Solution | |
| Section 2 | ALists, OOP, Abstract Classes, Interfaces, HOF | Solution | |
| Section 3 | ADTs, Iterators, Exceptions, Delegation vs. Extension, Generics | Solution | |
| Section 4 | Asymptotic Analysis, Disjoint Sets, Trees | Solution | |
| Section 5 | Hashing, Heaps, More Trees | Solution | |
| Section 6 | Sorting and Graphs | Solution | |
| Section 7 | Final Review | Solution |
Group Tutoring Sections
| Title | Concepts | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Week 3 (Alternate) | Arrays, Recursion, Pointers | Solution (Alternate) |
| Week 4 | Reference, Polymorphism | Solution |
| Week 5 | Abstract Classes, Interfaces | Solution |
| Week 6 | Problem Solving with ADTs | Solution |
| Week 7 | Exceptions, Iterators | Solution |
| Week 8 | Asymptotic Analysis | Solution |
| Week 9 | Binary Trees | Solution |
| Week 10 | Hashing, Heaps | Solution |
| Week 11 | Graphs, Searches | Solution |
| Week 12 | MSTs, Graph Algorithsm | Solution |
| Week 13 | Sorting Algorithms | Solution |
| Week 14 | Counting Sorts, Tries | Solution |
Exams
| Exam | Concepts | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | Java syntax, Array, Linked list, OOP, Inheritance, Dynamic method lookup, Interface | Solution |
| Midterm 2 | Hash Maps, Heaps, Disjoint Sets, Asymptotics, Trees, Data Structure and Algorithm Selection and Design, Regex | Solution |
Past Exams
| Exam | Instructor | Concepts | Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2016 Midterm 1 | Paul Hilfinger | IntLists, Arrays, Testing, Interface, Inheritance | Solution |
| Spring 2016 Midterm 1 | Josh Hug | IntLists, Static Keyword, Pointers, Inheritance, SLists, Bits, Higher Order Functions, Arrays | Solution |
| Fall 2015 Midterm 1 | Paul Hilfinger | IntLists, Arrays, Bits, Regex, Interface, Inheritance | Solution |
| Spring 2015 Midterm 1 | Josh Hug | IntLists, Debugging, SSList, Bits, Higher Oder Functions, Interface, Inheritance, Static | Solution |
| Fall 2016 Midterm 2 | Paul Hilfinger | Asymptotic Analysis, Minimax, Alpha-Beta Pruning, BST, Hash table, Regex, Bitwise Operations, Interface | Solution |
| Spring 2016 Midterm 2 | Josh Hug | BST, Hash Table, Union-Find, Exceptions, Asymptotic Analysis, Balanced Trees | Solution |
| Fall 2015 Midterm 2 | Paul Hilfinger | TBA | Solution |
| Spring 2015 Midterm 2 | Josh Hug | BST, Heap, Hashing, Asymptotic Analysis, Exceptions, Red Black Trees | Solution |
| Spring 2016 Final | Josh Hug | Graph, Sorting, Asymptotic Analysis, Trees, Dijkstra's Algorithm, Heap, JUnit Testing, Dynamic Programming, Tries | Solution |
| Spring 2015 Final | Josh Hug | Kruskal's Algorithm, Asymptotic Analysis, Compare Data Structures, Sorting, A*, Hashing, Radix and bits | Solution |