CSE 101Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to abstract data types and basics of algorithms. Linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, heaps, and graphs will be covered. Students will also be taught how to derive big-Oh analysis of simple algorithms. All assignments will be in C/C++. (Formerly Computer Science 101 Algorithms and Abstract Data Types.)
Prerequisite(s): CSE 12 or BME 160; CSE 13E or ECE 13 or CSE 13S; and CSE 16; and CSE 30; and MATH 11B or MATH 19B or MATH 20B or AM 11B or ECON 11B.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | Staff | Open 0/240 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Humn Lecture Hall | N. Montazeri | Open 0/240 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | Staff | Wait List 165/165 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | Thim Lecture 003 | I. Ahmad | Open 141/165 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | P. Tantalo | Closed 238/230 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | J Bask Aud 101 | A. Pang | Open 62/120 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | P. Tantalo | Closed 270/270 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | N. Montazeri | Open 233/240 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Earth&Marine B206 | P. Tantalo | Closed 210/200 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Humn Lecture Hall | N. Montazeri | Open 173/220 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niloofar Montazeri | 2.8 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 46% | 55 |
| Ishtiyaque Ahmad | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 54% | 13 |
| Patrick Tantalo | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 77% | 387 |
| Alex Pang | 2.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 20% | 58 |
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