Data Structures and Algorithms

Resources

The following are some of the resources available to students of this course. If you feel at any point that you need additional assistance, please let us know!

Textbook

We have two free textbooks for this course:

If you prefer a physical textbook, you may consider Data Structures and Algorithms in C++ by Michael T. Goodrich. This reading is not required for the course but may be helpful to students who find digital textbooks to be cumbersome.

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Zachary Palmer. My office hours are as follows:

Tuesday 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Friday 1:30 - 3:00 PM

You can also contact me via e-mail (zachary --dot-- palmer --at-- swarthmore --dot-- edu) to make an appointment or just ask a question. You’re even welcome to drop by anytime my door is open; I’ll help if I’m around and available. My office is Science Center 270.

Ninjas

Lauri Courtenay is the CS Department’s Academic Support Coordinator. She will be working closely with the CS department student mentors, known as Ninjas, who will be assisting during class and running evening study sessions. Please see that page for more information.

Piazza

Our course has a Piazza forum where you can ask questions and discuss the course material. When posting public questions, please make sure to follow the Academic Integrity Policy: don’t give answers to homework in your public posts, for instance.

Computer Lab

You can use your student ID card to gain access to the computer labs during the nights and on weekends. Just wave your ID over the microprox reader next to the lab doors. When the green light turns on, just push the door to get in (the knob will not turn). If you have problems getting in, visit Bridget in the department office or send her an e-mail (local-staff --at-- cs.swarthmore.edu) to have your number added to the system. If the building is locked, you can use your ID to enter the door between Martin and Cornell library. For this class, you will have access to rooms 238, 240, and 256.

Academic Accommodations

If you believe you need accommodations for a disability or a chronic medical condition, please contact Student Disability Services (Parrish 113W, 123W) via e-mail at studentdisabilityservices at swarthmore.edu to arrange an appointment to discuss your needs. As appropriate, the office will issue students with documented disabilities or medical conditions a formal Accommodations Letter. Since accommodations require early planning and are not retroactive, please contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible. For details about the accommodations process, visit the Student Disability Services website. You are also welcome to contact your instructor privately to discuss your academic needs. However, all disability-related accommodations must be arranged, in advance, through Student Disability Services.