CMSCI 359 - Database Management Systems

Credits: (3)
This course presents the fundamental concepts of database design, organization, and implementation. Primary focus is on relational models including entity-relationship modeling, normalization, SQL, transactions and properties, and database programming. Emerging trends beyond relational database systems, e.g. NoSQL, are introduced. Prerequisite(s): CMSCI 125 Introduction to Computer Science II (3) or permission of the instructor. Strongly Recommended: CMSCI 254 Data Structures and Algorithms (3) . (Spring)