Data Structures and Algorithms is a 12-credit upper division applied Computer Science program that is necessary for doing any additional advanced work in computer science and software engineering. Students will concentrate on:
- Data Structures and Algorithms;
- Team programming projects
- Software Engineering
- Computer Systems and Parallel and Distributed Computing
As computer science students, you will gain the technical knowledge and skills required to understand, analyze, modify, and build complex software systems. The concepts and skills from Data Structures and Algorithms are key for software engineering and programming. Through this program you will deepen your understanding of computing systems, both in theory and practice. The work will provide prerequisite knowledge for Evergreen's advanced computer science programs.
Working on team projects is very important for almost any job in computer science. You will learn skills for collaboration and team leadership together with exploration of the software engineering, including engineering structures, tools commonly used in the field, and agile methodologies. At Evergreen we expect students to take charge of their learning, and you will have an important role in choosing your team project. We make this easier by providing a caring and safe innovative team environment. This is ideal for those looking for a practical, hands-on approach to learning.
This full-time daytime program will be taught on the Olympia campus. Students who need to participate fully remotely should contact the faculty to discuss that option. This program is designed for 12 credits so that students can also take a 4-credit course, such as Introduction to Cybersecurity or Database Systems.
Fall Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:
4 - Data Structures and Algorithms
4 - Parallel and Distributed Computing
4 - Team Programming Project
Registration
Students are expected to have had coursework in discrete math, computer systems, and one year of computer programming. These prerequisites are covered by completion of Computer Science Foundations or equivalent courses elsewhere. Please contact faculty if you have some but not all of the prerequisites to see if there are parts of the program you can take, or if you are unsure if you meet the prerequisites.
Academic Details
Studies or careers in software development, research and development
Up to 12 upper division science credits in data structures, algorithms, parallel and distributed computing, and seminar will be awarded to students who successfully complete the program requirements.