Portland-State-University 2015-2016 Bulletin

CS 486 Introduction to Database Management Systems

Introduction to fundamental concepts of database management systems using primarily the relational model. Schema design and refinement. Query languages. Database application development environments. Overview of physical data organization, query optimization and processing, physical design, security, and transactions used in recovery and concurrency control. Also offered for graduate-level credit as CS 586 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CS 161, 250. Expected preparation: CS 251.
  • Up one level
  • 400