Introduction to Database Systems

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Course information

Exams

• information about midterm 1 on 3/3

• information about midterm 2 on 4/16

• information about the final exam on 5/9

Course description

This course covers the fundamental concepts of database systems. Topics include data models (ER, relational, and others); query languages (relational algebra, SQL, and others); implementation techniques of database management systems (index structures, concurrency control, recovery, and query processing); management of semistructured and complex data; distributed and noSQL databases.

Prerequisite

CAS CS 112

Instructor

David G. Sullivan, Ph.D., Master Lecturer
(see the staff page for contact information and office hours)

Lectures

MWF, 1:25-2:15 pm, Law Auditorium

Labs

Students should attend the weekly lab session for which they are enrolled.

Policies

Please read the syllabus carefully to ensure that you fully understand all of the policies of the course.

Last updated on April 28, 2025.