CSCI 440 - Database Systems

3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)

The traditional relational database system is explored more deeply, along with alternative database systems including document-oriented, graph-oriented, and object-oriented systems. Database architectures are also explored including scalability, reliability, distributed databases, in-memory databases, database replication and fault tolerance. Design considerations such as relational algebras, functional dependencies and normal forms, and query execution are also considered. Lastly, integration of databases into software is explored and the benefits of creating a database API is developed.

Prerequisite(s): BMIS 375 or CSCI 340 or CSCI 347