COMPSCI186
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COMPSCI 186 - Introduction to Database Systems
Subject
COMPSCI
Course Number
186
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introduction to Database Systems
Course Description
Access methods and file systems to facilitate data access. Hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented data models. Query languages for models. Embedding query languages in programming languages. Database services including protection, integrity control, and alternative views of data. High-level interfaces including application generators, browsers, and report writers. Introduction to transaction processing. Database system implementation to be done as term project.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Cheung, Hellerstein
Prerequisites
COMPSCI 61C or COMPSCI 47C. COMPSCI 47C may be taken as a co-requisite for transfer students.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Restrictions. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
Students will receive no credit for COMPSCI 186 after completing COMPSCI W186.
Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8