PCCST303
Data Structures and Algorithms
Everything you need for PCCST303: clean, interactive notes and exam-ready walkthroughs covering data structures fundamentals, linked lists, trees and graphs, and sorting and searching, built around KTU's actual exam pattern rather than a wall of textbook prose.
Exam Prep
Most Expected Questions
1 section
Module 1
Basic Concepts of Data Structures
20 sections
Module 2
Linked List and Memory Management
9 sections
Module 3
Trees and Graphs
12 sections
Module 4
Sorting and Searching
11 sections
Frequently asked questions
What is the credit and marks structure for PCCST303?
PCCST303 carries 4 credits. Internal assessment (CIE) is 40 marks and the end semester exam (ESE) is 60 marks, for a total of 100. CIE breaks down as 5 marks for attendance, 15 for assignment/microproject, and 10+10 for two written internal exams.
What is the exam pattern for PCCST303?
The end semester exam is 2 hours 30 minutes long. Part A has 8 compulsory questions (2 from each of the 4 modules), each worth 3 marks, for 24 marks total. Part B has 2 questions per module (8 total), each worth 9 marks with up to 3 sub-divisions, and students answer 1 question per module (4 total), for 36 marks.
How many modules does PCCST303 have, and what does each cover?
PCCST303 has 4 modules, each with 11 contact hours. Module 1 covers basic data structure concepts (stacks, queues, expression evaluation), Module 2 covers linked lists and memory management, Module 3 covers trees and graphs, and Module 4 covers sorting and searching algorithms.
Is there a prerequisite for PCCST303?
Yes, the official prerequisite listed in the syllabus is UCEST105.