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- Discrete Mathematics: Permutation, Combination and Probability / क्रमचय, संचय एवं प्रायिकता, Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Propositional and Predicate Logic, Graph Theory, Group Theory
- Digital Logic: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Logic Gates & Hardware, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation, Floating Point Rep
- Computer Organization and Architecture: Basics of COA, Programming the Basic Computer, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Instr Formats & Modes, Register Transfer and Microoperations, Control Unit Design, Pipelining, Multiprocessors
- Programming: Language Design, C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling, OOPS with C++
- Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Linked List, Stack, Queue, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
- Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos, Advanced Algorithms
- Theory of Computation: Grammar, Regular Language Properties, Moore & Mealy Machines, Turing Machines
- Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment, Introduction to TOC, Deterministic FA (DFA), Non-Deterministic FA, Regular Expressions, Pushdown Automata & CFG, Complexity Theory
- Operating Systems: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Unix OS, Linux OS, Security
- Database Management Systems: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, ORDBMS, NoSQL
- Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware basics, Network Security
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This educational video segment addresses a GATE 2009 problem concerning binary max-heaps implemented via arrays. The core task is identifying which provided array satisfies the max-heap property, defined as every parent node being greater than or equal to its children. The instructor employs a visual strategy, converting linear array indices into binary tree structures to verify this condition systematically. By mapping elements to parent-child relationships, the instructor demonstrates how structural violations occur when a child exceeds its parent.
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The instructor introduces a GATE 2009 question asking to identify the array representing a binary max-heap. Visible text displays four options: (A) 25,12,16,13,10,8,14; (B) 25,12,16,13,10,8,14; (C) 25,14,16,13,10,8,12; (D) 25,14,12,13,10,8,16. The instructor draws tree diagrams for each option to visualize the heap property. For Option (A), a root node of 25 is drawn, and the instructor crosses it out upon finding violations. Similarly, trees for Options (C) and (D) are sketched to check parent-child relationships. The method involves checking if every parent is greater than or equal to its children, eliminating arrays where this condition fails.
The video demonstrates a systematic approach to verifying heap properties using visual tree mapping. The key concept is the max-heap invariant: for any node i, A[parent(i)] >= A[i]. The instructor's method of drawing trees allows students to see how array indices translate to tree levels. By crossing out invalid options like (A) and analyzing the structure of (C) and (D), the lesson emphasizes that satisfying the heap property requires checking all parent-child pairs, not just the root. This visual technique is crucial for solving array-based heap problems efficiently in competitive exams.

