Database Systems
Applied Computer Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year
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Description
This course introduces the theory of relational, network, and hierarchical models. It covers in detail the techniques utilized in various stages of a relational database software development life cycle. These techniques include ERDs, relational models, functional dependencies, normalization, and physical data storage mechanisms. Query language fundamentals including relational algebra and SQL are also covered. A project involving the design and implementation of a database is required.
Requisite courses
ACS-2814 (or the former ACS-2914) with a minimum grade of C [prerequisite(s)].
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