CSCI 313: Database Management Systems

Welcome to CSCI 313, Section 1, Spring 2013. In this class we will study database management systems, in both theory and practice. We will examine the currently available DBMS systems and learn the SQL language.

In this class, you will need to use Microsoft Access for the beginning assignments, but we will quickly move on to a more powerful DBMS. You will have your choice of several such systems which include:

MySQL from Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Database 11g.

We will discuss your choices and installation options later in the semester.

In addition, you will possibly want additional software installed. Again, this will be discussed later in the semester. If you chose to use department resources, you will not need to install any software.

This class meets MWF 2:00 to 2:50 in Doucette Hall room 223.

"I am the instructor of record for this class. Only the instructor of record for this class can issue a final grade."