Subject: Computer Science
Credit units: 3
Offered: Either Term 1 or Term 2
Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 1.5 Practicum/Lab hours
College: Arts and Science
Department: Computer Science

Description

Introduces computer science principles and strategies for writing correct, efficient, robust, maintainable software. Presents principles and implementations of linear data structures including stacks, queues, and linked-lists, as well as recursive data structures including binary trees, and binary search trees. Introduces algorithm analysis to determine time and space requirements, including best-case and worst-case behaviour. Presents abstract data types as implemented using object-oriented programming. Emphasizes principles of software design, development, and testing, and practical development strategies, including defensive programming, version control, and good coding style.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): One of CMPT 141.3 or CMPT 142.3
Note: Students with credit for CMPT 145 may not receive credit for this course.

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