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CSC 056 - Fundamentals of Database Management Systems

Semester Hours: 3
Introduction to database management systems (DBMS). Familiarize students with the fundamental issues and terminology of DBMS. Relational models, SQL, normalization. Design methodologies are covered in lectures and through a series of laboratory experiments. Typical functions of a DBM and DEMs administration are covered. Advanced topics include distributed systems, client/server systems, and object-oriented systems. Course requirements include several laboratory exercises.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CSC 005  (or equivalent), CSC 050 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.




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