Two-dimensional arrays allow the programmer to solve problems involving rows and columns. Many data processing problems involve rows and columns, such as an airplane seat reservation system or the mathematical modeling of bacterial growth. A classic problem involving two-dimensional arrays is the bacteria simulation program presented in Lab Assignment AB23.1, Life. After surveying the syntax and unique aspects of larger data structures, we will apply them to more challenging lab assignments.

The key topics for this lesson are:

1. Two-Dimensional Arrays
2. Passing Two-Dimensional Arrays to Methods
3. Two-Dimensional Array Algorithms