CERTIFICATE IN DATA STRUCTURES

Duration: 3 MONTHS

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Data Structures

Course Duration : 3 Months

Course Overview: The course focuses on the concepts of Data Structures which are an essential part of computer programming. The course covers the basics of arrays, pointers, functions, structures, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, hashing, searching, and sorting.

Course Objectives: • To provide an understanding of the basics of Data Structures. • To introduce the different types of Data Structures and their operations. • To understand the importance of Data Structures in computer programming. • To provide practical skills in implementing Data Structures in programming.

Teaching Methodology: The course will be conducted through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, and assignments. The lectures will cover the theoretical concepts of Data Structures, and the practical exercises will provide hands-on experience in implementing them. The assignments will be given to test the knowledge of the students.

Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment: The knowledge of Data Structures is essential for any computer programmer. It enables the programmer to design efficient algorithms, optimize code, and solve complex problems. The course will be beneficial for learners who want to enhance their programming skills and pursue a career in software development or self-employment.

Syllabus:

  1. Introduction • Overview of Data Structures • Types of Data Structures • Importance of Data Structures in Computer Programming

  2. Array • Introduction to Arrays • One-dimensional Array • Two-dimensional Array • Multidimensional Array • Operations on Arrays

  3. Pointer • Introduction to Pointers • Pointer Operations • Pointer and Arrays • Pointers and Functions • Pointer and Structures

  4. Function • Introduction to Functions • Function Parameters and Arguments • Recursive Functions • Function Pointers

  5. Structure • Introduction to Structures • Declaring and Defining Structures • Accessing Structure Elements • Nested Structures

  6. Stack • Introduction to Stack • Operations on Stack • Applications of Stack

  7. Queue • Introduction to Queue • Linear Queue and Operations • Circular Queue and Operations

  8. Linked List • Introduction to Linked List • Types of Linked List (Single, Double, Circular, Header) • Linked List Operations • Applications of Linked List

  9. Tree • Introduction to Trees • Binary Tree • Tree Traversal • Binary Search Tree

  10. Graph • Introduction to Graphs • Types of Graphs • Graph Traversal Algorithms • Minimum Spanning Tree

  11. Hashing and Searching • Introduction to Hashing • Hash Table Operations • Searching Algorithms • Linear Search and Binary Search

  12. Sorting • Introduction to Sorting • Bubble Sort • Insertion Sort • Selection Sort • Merge Sort • Quick Sort

Note: The course contents can be modified based on the requirements of learners or the location.


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