Course Description

“Database Management and Systems Design” covers 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 effectively communicate understanding of concepts as well as demonstrate practical implementation of database design and programming.

Meetings

Monday and Friday: 10:25am-11:40am in MACD002
Wednesday: 10:25am-11:40am in MACD117

Instructor

Dr. Peter Story
Email: PeStory [at] clarku.edu
Office hours: Monday 3pm-4pm in MACD328, and by appointment

TA

Aagam Shah
Email: AagShah [at] clarku.edu
TA hours: Tuesday 4pm-5pm in MACD308.