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Computer Science II

Informatik II (D-ITET)

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Friedemann Mattern
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Friedemann Mattern, Dr. Joachim Giesen
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:45

Abstract

Die Vorlesung vermittelt die gebräuchlichsten Problemlösungsverfahren, Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen. Themen sind u.a.: Komplexitätsmasse, Divide and Conquer-Prinzip, Rekursion, Sortieralgorithmen, Backtracking, Suche in Spielbäumen, Datenstrukturen (Listen, Stacks, Warteschlangen) zeitdiskrete Simulation, Nebenläufigkeit. Bei den Übungen wird die Programmiersprache Java verwendet.

Objective

Introduction to the general methods of computer science for electrical engineers. Also provides basic skills for advanced exercices and projects later in the electrical engineering program.

Content

Part II of the lecture concentrates on the most common problem solving skills, algorithms, and data structures. It also teaches fundamental concepts and mechanisms of structured programming. Furthermore, working with formal systems, the necessity of abstraction, and the importance of modeling in computer science will be motivated. The emphasis of the lecture is on practical concepts of computer science. Specific topics are: complexity measures of algorithms, divide and conquer, recursion, algorithms for sorting, backtracking, game tree search, data structures (lists, stacks, queues, graphs), discrete simulation, and concurrency. For the exercices, the programming language Java is used. Here, also modularization, abstraction, encapsulation, and object orientation will be considered.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Copies of slides.

Literature

Textbook: Mark Allan Weiss: Data Structures and Problem Solving Using Java, Addison Wesley

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Informatik I: Max. 2 handgeschriebene DIN A4 Blätter Informatik II: Keine Hilfsmittel

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Informatik II
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (HG F 7)
2 h weekly
exercise Informatik II (in Gruppen)
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (HG D 3.1)
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (IFW B 42)
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (IFW C 42)
  • Wed 14:15-15:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Wed 14:15-15:00 (HG F 26.1)
  • Wed 14:15-15:00 (IFW B 42)
  • Wed 14:15-15:00 (IFW C 42)
  • Thu 13:15-14:00 (IFW C 42)
1 h weekly

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