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Data Structure

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Detailed Content List for Basics of Data Structure & Algorithmic

Time Complexity
Topics to Cover:

1. Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms


1.1 Definition of Data Structures
1.2 Types of Data Structures
1.3 Importance of Algorithms

2. Asymptotic Analysis of Algorithms


2.1 What is Asymptotic Analysis?
2.2 Importance of Asymptotic Analysis

3. Asymptotic Notations
3.1 Big O Notation (O)
3.1.1 Definition and Examples
3.1.2 Common Big O Notations (O(1), O(n), O(log n), O(n^2), etc.)
3.2 Omega Notation (Ω)
3.2.1 Definition and Examples
3.3 Theta Notation (Θ)
3.3.1 Definition and Examples

4. Time Complexity
4.1 Definition and Importance
4.2 Best, Average, and Worst-Case Time Complexity
4.3 Time Complexity of Common Algorithms
4.3.1 Sorting Algorithms (Bubble Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort)
4.3.2 Searching Algorithms (Linear Search, Binary Search)

5. Space Complexity
5.1 Definition and Importance
5.2 Space Complexity of Common Data Structures
5.2.1 Arrays, Linked Lists
5.2.2 Trees, Graphs

Detailed Agenda with Time Allocation


1. Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (10 minutes)
1.1 Definition of Data Structures (2 minutes)
1.2 Types of Data Structures (3 minutes)
1.3 Importance of Algorithms (5 minutes)

2. Asymptotic Analysis of Algorithms (20 minutes)


2.1 What is Asymptotic Analysis? (10 minutes)
2.2 Importance of Asymptotic Analysis (10 minutes)

3. Asymptotic Notations (40 minutes)


3.1 Big O Notation (O) (15 minutes)
3.1.1 Definition and Examples (5 minutes)
3.1.2 Common Big O Notations (10 minutes)
3.2 Omega Notation (Ω) (10 minutes)
3.2.1 Definition and Examples (10 minutes)
3.3 Theta Notation (Θ) (15 minutes)
3.3.1 Definition and Examples (15 minutes)

4. Time Complexity (30 minutes)


4.1 Definition and Importance (5 minutes)
4.2 Best, Average, and Worst-Case Time Complexity (10 minutes)
4.3 Time Complexity of Common Algorithms (15 minutes)
4.3.1 Sorting Algorithms (5 minutes) 4.3.2 Searching Algorithms (5 minutes)

5. Space Complexity (20 minutes)


5.1 Definition and Importance (5 minutes)
5.2 Space Complexity of Common Data Structures (15 minutes)
5.2.1 Arrays, Linked Lists (7 minutes)
5.2.2 Trees, Graphs (8 minutes)

Class Discussion Problems

1. Determine the Big O notation for the following code:

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {


for (int j = 0; j < n; j++) {
// constant time operation
}
}

2. What is the time complexity of Binary Search? Explain.


3. Compare the time complexities of Merge Sort and Quick Sort.
4. Calculate the space complexity of a recursive algorithm that calculates the factorial of a
number.
5. Explain the difference between worst-case and average-case time complexity with
examples.
6. Analyze the time complexity of an algorithm that checks if a number is prime.

Homework Problems

1. Determine the Big O notation for the following code:

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {


for (int j = 0; j < m; j++) {
// constant time operation
}
}

2. What is the time complexity of Bubble Sort and why?


3. Explain the space complexity of an algorithm that finds the maximum element in an
array.
4. Compare the space complexity of an array and a linked list.
5. Determine the time complexity of an algorithm that prints all pairs of elements in an
array.
6. Calculate the space complexity of a stack implemented using a linked list.
7. What is the time complexity of an algorithm that finds the nth Fibonacci number using
dynamic programming?
8. Explain the difference between Theta and Big O notations with examples.
9. Analyze the time complexity of an algorithm that merges two sorted arrays.
10. Calculate the space complexity of a binary search tree.

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