This course is intended to cover the fundamental concept in database systems. The introduced concepts are: 1) conceptual, logic, and physical organization of data; 2) data manipulation languages; 3) indexing techniques; 4) transaction management. These concepts are exercised further by several exercises and one to two projects. Hence, students will have ability to develop fine applications with database systems.
Ramez Elmasri, Shamkant B. Navathe, "Fundamentals of Database Systems (Database Systems – Models, Languages, Design, and Application Programming)", Seven Edition, Addison Wesley
J. Ullman and J. Widom, "A First Course in Database Systems", Third Edition, Pearson Education
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She offers the fundamental database course and advance database courses for more than a decade. Her current research interests are: social networks, data mining, emotion analysis, and web intelligence.
Orientation2017/2/13 for 2 hours |
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You will get familiar with the course, the instructor, your classmates, and the learning environment. The overview of the course will also be covered during the same session. Activities
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Overview of Database Management Systems2017/2/15, 2017/2/20 for 3 hours |
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"Database community focuses on information storage, organization, management, and access and it is driven by new applications" cited from the Lowell Database Research Self-Assessment Report. In this session, we will discuss how our society forms/formed the modern database management systems. Activities
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Relational Model2017/2/22, 2017/3/1, 2017/3/6, 2017/3/8, 2017/3/15 for 7 hours |
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After E.F. Codd defined the relational model, which is the first data model described in formal mathematical definitions, in 1970, relational models becomes the most popular and well-known concepts in database management systems. In these sessions, we will overview the concepts of relational model. We will also discuss the corresponding advantages and disadvantages/limitations during the classes. Activities
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Structured Query Language (SQL)2017/3/13, 2017/3/20, 2017/3/22, 2017/3/27, 2017/3/29 for 7 hours |
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Structured Query Language, SQL, is a special-purpose language and designed for managing data stored in relational database management systems. It is also the most widely used database language. Since the first standard of ANSI in 1986, there are many revisions of SQL. In our course, we will emphasize on SQL 1999. The major concepts including the data definition language and data manipulation language will be covered. Activities
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Relational Algebra2017/4/10, 2017/4/12 for 3 hours |
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Even though relational algebra received less attention as compared to SQL, it is the original query languages designed by E.F. Codd. Different from SQL, it is a procedural language. The concepts of relational algebra is quite important for query optimization. The essential concepts of relational algebra including five primitive operators will be overviewed. Activities
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Storage and Indexing2017/4/17, 2017/4/19, 2017/4/24, 2017/4/26, 2017/5/1, 2017/5/3 for 9 hours |
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Efficiently managing data is the ultimate objective of DBMS. This task cannot be accomplished without proper indexing mechanisms. However, selecting suitable indexing mechanisms is challenging. Data characteristics and application characteristics should be considered. In these sessions, we will first introduce several popular indexing mechanisms and discuss the relationships between the concepts. Activities
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Query Evaluation and Transaction Management2017/5/8, 2017/5/10 for 3 hours |
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How does DBMS select the "best" query plan? How does it make sure data independence and consistency? In this short session, we will briefly introduce the concepts behind the kernel. Activities
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Entity–Relationship (ER)-Model and EER-Model2017/5/15, 2017/5/17, 2017/5/22, 2017/5/24, 2017/5/31 (2017/6/7) for 7 hours |
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An entity-relationship model is the abstract data model that defines information structure that can be implemented in RDBMS. It is usually the result of systematic analysis to represent the most important data relationships in business. In these sessions, we will practice to reason and construct data relationships in ER. Activities
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Final Examination2017/6/5 for 2 hours |
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Time to evaluate. Different from other examination in our life, we do not want to assess how much we remember. It is more important to know how much we understand. Hence, each student can bring one A4-page paper with all kinds of notes into the classroom. Enjoy. Notes
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Final Project Demo2017/6/12 for 2 hours |
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Realizing by learning, thinking, and doing. This is the final realizing step, to develop a fine application with DBMS, for this course. Through this practice, we not only polish our database skills but also experience team works. With teammates, we dare to dream. Requirements
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