This is the first course in database management systems. You will learn (1) how to
use a relational databases and (2) how to build main components in a relational
database. You will also learn some advance topics, such as query optimization
and transaction management, etc. Note that since this is a CSIE course, it will
place more emphasis on the systems aspects of the database (2/3 of the
course materials) rather than in the applications aspects of database systems
(1/3 of the course materials). This course is taught in bilingual (both English & Chinese).
Prerequisite:
Data structure and algorithms
Proficiency in C++ programming
Required Textbook:
“Database Management Systems, Third Edition” by Ramakrishnan and Gehrke. It is available from 新月and (and perhaps other bookstores).
Final Exam (7:00 - 10:00 pm), closed
book,
R102 (Mon's)&R104(Wed's)
Cover Chapters 8-13, 14.4, 16, 17.1~17.4
Communications with teaching staff:
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respond to your questions as quickly as possible.
Send email to TAs or the instructor.
Come to office hours
Grading for Database Systems:
Assignments (20% of Grade)
Midterm Exam (40% of Grade)
Final Exam (40% of Grade)
Announcements
12/04 Grade of Midterm
Exam (odd-ID class)(question about your score)
11/29 Deadline of HW4 has been extended to 12/3(Monday)