Computer Science 187 - Programming w/Data Structures

Advanced programming techniques in the Java language focusing on abstract data types. Specific topics include linked structures, recursive structures and algorithms, tree-based structures, and hash tables. Elementary techniques of software engineering, including documentation, coding style, basic testing principles, and informal reasoning about correctness. Weekly programming assignments, discussion section exercises, and multiple exams.

Open to Undergraduate CMPSCI majors only. Pre Req: COMPSCI 121 w/C ADVISING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREREQUISITE: FOR FALL 2016, STUDENTS WITH GRADES OF B-, C+, OR C IN 121 ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO TAKE 190D PRIOR TO 187. BEGINNING WITH THE SPRING 2017 OFFERING, THE PREREQUISITE FOR 187 WILL CHANGE TO A GRADE OF B OR BETTER IN 121 (OR C OR BETTER IN 190D). ATTEND DISCUSSION EVEN IF BEFORE FIRST CLASS MEETING. CS MINORS, APPLICANTS-ON-CONTRACT, AND OTHERS NOT MEETING ELIGIBILITY, OR STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.