George Mason University

School of Information Technology and Engineering

INFT 867: Intelligent Databases

Spring 1998 --- Prof. Ami Motro


Study of models and techniques that empower database systems with intelligent and cooperative behavior, with emphasis on five areas of high current interest:

  1. Knowledge-rich databases
  2. Cooperative databases
  3. Management of uncertain information
  4. Information quality
  5. Intelligent integration of information

This course will discuss research opportunities in these areas. Students may become involved in on-going research projects (for example, Multiplex).

Prerequisites
A basic course in database management (for example, INFS-614: Database Management), good knowledge of discrete mathematics (for example, INFS-501: Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems).

Requirements
Project or term paper, active participation in discussions.

Texbook
There is no textbook for this course. Copies of research papers and other material will be distributed to the students.

Instructor
Dr. Ami Motro
Office: S&T2-455, Telephone: 993-1665
Email: ami@gmu.edu, HTTP://www.isse.gmu.edu/~ami
Office hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 5:00-6:00

Meeting
Wednesday, 7:20-10:00, R-A123