C S 452

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Database Modeling Concepts

Computer Science College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Database models: relational, deductive, object-oriented. Integrity constraints, query languages, database design.

When Taught

Fall

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed/Max

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Learning Outcomes

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Query Languages

Learning Outcome

Be able to use a variety of commercial query languages (SQL, XQuery, SPARQL), both stand-alone and embeded in high-level programming languages. Know how relational algebra and relational calculus provide a basis for commercial query languages.

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Query Optimization

Learning Outcome

Understand performance issues and optimization strategies. This includes query rewriting, secondary storage characteristics, and access strategies.

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Database Design

Learning Outcome

Be able to design and develop relational database applications. This includes conceptual modeling and normalization theory.

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Current Challenges

Learning Outcome

Be familiar with some of the current challenges facing database professionals.