Description
Describing and querying various forms of information such as structured data in relational databases, unstructured text (IR), semi-structured data (XML, web), deductive knowledge. Conceptual modeling and schema design. Basics of database management system services (transactions, reliability, security, optimization). Advanced topics: finding patterns in data, information mapping and integration. The course focuses on a user's perspective, rather than how one implements DBMS.
Credits: 4
01:198:112; 01:198:205 or 14:332:202.
Please note that courses for which a student has received a grade of D cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite requirements.
Semesters Offered:Spring, summer and fall
Expected Work: Homework and programming assignments; project
Exams: Midterm exam and final exam
