Introduction to Database Systems

Welcome!

The first lecture of the semester will be held on January 21.

Labs will not meet during the first week.

For more information, contact Dr. Sullivan.

Course information

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, 10:10-11:00 am, COM 101

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 January 3, 2026.