Principles of Database Systems

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This course is designed to give an overview of the major themes of database theory, design and manipulation. Concepts and techniques of structuring data, on secondary storage devices, file processing, and database organization will be introduced. The network and hierarchical models will be discussed, but attention will be paid to application of database systems, conceptual modeling, the relational data model, and relational algebra. Fee Information: Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: CSC 24400 with a C or better.