CS 305 - Database Management

Covers database concepts and architecture, and the hierarchical, network, and relational database systems. Special emphasis will be placed on how data are represented, organized, and manipulated in the relational model. Several applications are developed to illustrate practical design considerations. Reliability, security, and the integrity of data are discussed. Elements of file processing are reviewed; query languages and database administration are studied; data independence and logical vs. physical representations are emphasized.

Prerequisites: CS 113

Half course