TransfermaticCIS at Skyline College

    CIS 286 - Introduction to Data Structures: Java

    Recent Professors
    James C. Hoffman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    1–39 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CIS 274 (offered at Skyline) or CIS 284 (offered at Canada) or CIS 255 (offered at CSM), or equivalent experience programming in Java.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of CIS 286
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Abstract data type implementation and usage techniques for computer science majors and computer professionals. Object-oriented approach to a variety of abstract data types including: lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, trees, maps and graphs. Also includes advanced sorting and searching topics, and algorithmic analysis using Big-O notation. This course conforms to the ACM CS2 standards.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:30pm–5:45pm, Mon Wed 5:10pm–6:25pm