CPSC 221: Basic Algorithms and Data Structures
Course exam catalog and study material archive for Basic Algorithms and Data Structures at University of British Columbia (UBC). Request verified past exam papers and study resources directly through our student community.
Course Description
Core computer science curriculum covering fundamental abstract data structures and algorithm analysis. Features in-depth study of asymptotic computational complexity (Big-O, Big-Omega, Big-Theta), linked lists, stacks, queues, heaps, balanced search trees (AVL/B-Trees), hashing, and classical graph search algorithms.
This archive catalogs 11 free educational resources and past exams for CPSC 221 (Basic Algorithms and Data Structures) at University of British Columbia (UBC), containing 5 midterm papers, 5 final examinations, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 5 distinct academic years between 2020 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Asymptotic time and space complexity analysis (Big-O, Big-Omega) applied to operations in CPSC 221
- Linear and non-linear data structures: balanced search trees (AVL, Red-Black), heaps, and hash map collision resolution
- Graph representations (adjacency list/matrix) and traversals: BFS, DFS, and shortest path algorithms in Basic Algorithms and Data Structures
- Advanced data structure design: union-find disjoint sets, tries, and priority queue implementations
Study Resource for Basic Algorithms and Data Structures
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Final Exam 2023
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
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Final Exam 2024
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Final Exam 2024
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Worksheet 1
University of British Columbia (UBC) CPSC 221 Worksheet 1
Assessment Inventory for CPSC 221 (11 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2024 | Midterm | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 1 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 11 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CPSC 221 archive?
This collection for CPSC 221 at University of British Columbia (UBC) catalogs 11 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CPSC 221 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2020 to 2024, representing 5 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CPSC 221 past exams?
All cataloged CPSC 221 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of British Columbia (UBC) course syllabus.