CSc 498 B/699 B Introduction to database systems
Spring Quarter 1998 (Computer Number: 1636/1642)
2.10 to 3.40 MWF, 430-S
Instructor: Dr. Raj Sunderraman (759 COE, 651-0672, raj@cs.gsu.edu)
Course Objective:
To introduce the student to the fundamental concepts and
principles that underlie modern-day database systems.
Syllabus:
Topics include:
- Database concepts and architecture
- Relational data model; formal query languages
such as relational algebra, relational calculus, and Datalog;
commercial query language SQL;
- Database design techniques; ER Modeling, relational database design
theory;
- Advanced topics (as time permits): Deductive databases,
Web access to databases, JDBC, Object-oriented databases.
Pre-requisites: CSc 231 and Math 220.
Texts:
- Elmasri and Navathe, Fundamentals of Database Systems,
Second Edition, Addison-Wesley, 1994.
- R. Sunderraman, Oracle Programming - A Primer
Grading Policy: The grading for this course will be based upon
the following components:
- Exam 1 worth 25%
- Exam 2 worth 25%
- Several homework and programming assignments worth 25%.
- Course project worth 25%.
Additional Requirement for CSC 699 B students:
Additional problems in the homework and programming assignments.
The final letter grade will be determined based on the following
criteria:
Raj Sunderraman