George Mason University

Computer Science Department

INFS 614: Database Management

Prof. Ami Motro

This graduate course is an introductory course in the area of databases, with a focus on database models and languages. Topics to be covered include: data modeling with the Entity-Relationship model, the relational data model and its formal languages, SQL, and the theory of database design,
Note: the advanced database course INFS-760 : Advanced Database Management, is suggested for students who have completed INFS-614 and are interested in issues of databse systems implementation.

Prerequisites

The four foundation courses of the INFS, SWE and ISA Master's programs:

1. SWE 510: Object-oriented programming
   
2. INFS 501: Discrete and Logical Structures
   
3. INFS 515: Computer Organization
   
4. INFS 519: Program Design and Data Structures.
   

Students from the CS Master's and PhD programs with full degree status (i.e., non-provisional) are waived from these prerequisites. Students from other programs (including provisional or non-degree students) must provide evidence of having taken courses equivalent to these foundation courses. Prerequisites are strictly enforced!