This course examines the different abstract characterization, design, and implementation of data structures such as arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, binary search trees, heaps, and graphs. It covers algorithms for sorting, searching, and memory management, focusing on the complexity and appropriateness of each structure and algorithm for solving particular computing problems. The course emphasizes both the theoretical foundations and practical programming aspects of data structures. Students will analyze and evaluate the efficiency of algorithms, develop hands-on proficiency in design and implementation, and consider ethical and societal impacts of computing solutions. Laboratory exercises reinforce lecture concepts through intensive coding tasks, algorithm simulations, and real-world applications using current development environments and tools.