CST 5327 - Database Management

Credits: 3 hrs

Fundamental concepts in database theory, and database application design and development. In particular, topics include logical design and conceptual modeling, physical database design strategies, relational data model and query languages, query processing and optimization, transaction management and distributed databases. Selected topics from the current database research literature will be touched upon as well. The course has a significant hands-on component, including a database design and implementation project using client/server database application development software. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MCST graduate program and advisor approval