Summer 2018 - CMPT 354 D100
Database Systems I (3)
Class Number: 6102
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 13, 2018
Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Prerequisites:
CMPT 225, and (MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252)).
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Logical representations of data records. Data models. Studies of some popular file and database systems. Document retrieval. Other related issues such as database administration, data dictionary and security.
COURSE DETAILS:
Almost all organizations maintain their data using a database management system (DBMS). This course provides an introduction to DBMS. We focus on the most widely used relational data model. Students will become familiar with the design of database applications and use of databases. We study design tools, database modeling and query languages, including the Structured Query Language (SQL). OLAP and data mining will be briefly introduced. As well, if time permits XML and/or Datalog will be introduced.
Topics
- Introduction to Database Systems
- The Relational Model
- Database Design: The ER Model
- Query languages: SQL, one or more of the relational calculus, relational algebra, datalog
- Relational Database Design: Normalization and Functional Dependencies
- OLAP and introduction to data mining
- If time permits: Introduction to XML and/or Datalog
Grading
NOTES:
To be discussed the first week of classes
Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
A First Course in Database Systems, 3rd Edition.,
Jeffrey D. Ullman, Jennifer Widom,
Prentice Hall, 2007
ISBN: 9780136006374
Registrar Notes:
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