CSCI320

Description

A comprehensive coverage of database concepts, design, and implementation. Topics include systems analysis, data modeling, relational databases, logical design, normalization, user interfaces, query processing including SQL, database administration, security, backup and restore, and performance evaluation. Popular databases are referenced. Advanced topics will include recent advances in database technologies, data mining, and "big data." This is not a purely practical nor a purely theoretical course. Successful students will e ectively communicate their understanding of concepts as well as demonstrate practical implementation of database design and programming. Graduate Students will explore advanced topics supplemented with selections from the literature. Familiarity with algebra, probability, statistics, and calculus will be helpful.