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CSE4701 Introduction to Databases
Prof. Steven A. Demurjian Computer Science & Engineering Department
The University of Connecticut371 Fairfield Way, Box U-255
Storrs, CT [email protected]
http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~steve(860) 486–4818 (Office)
(860) 486-3719 (CSE Office)
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Course Goals
Provide a Practical Introduction to Database Models, Theory, and Systems
Focus on Both Theory and Practice Theory Demonstrates Strong Mathematical
Basis of Databases (Relational Model and Concurrency Control)
Practice Provides Experimental Framework for Illustrating Theory (Actual Database Systems and their Usage)
Exposure to Research Problems and Real-World Experiences
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Course Philosophy
Introduction to Fundamental Database Concepts Promotion of Knowledge-Acquisition, Self-
Learning, and Independence Rapid Evolution of Computing Always Must Keep Skills Up-to-Date “Learn how to Learn”
Relevance of Database Concepts in Computing Software Engineering Object-Oriented Computing Operating Systems and Networks Almost Every Computer Science Area
Practical Exposure to SQL, JDBC, and DB Platform (MySQL or Oracle)
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Textbooks and Class Materials
UConn COOP has One Required Text … Fundamentals of Database Systems, Elmasri
and Navathe, Addison-Wesley, 3rd (2000) or 4th (2003), 5th (2006), or 6th (2009) editions
CSE255 Web Site at …www.engr.uconn.edu/~steve/Cse4701/cse4701.html
All Course Notes, Project Materials, Web Site Links, Available On-Line
Other Class Materials Various other Web Sites
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Syllabus: Weekly Topic Coverage
FOCUS ON CHAPTER TOPIC - NUMBERS FOR 3rd ed. 1 Introduction/Overview Ch 1,2 1.5 Conceptual DB/ER Model Ch 3,4 1.5 Relational Model/Algebra Ch 7 1 Data Flow/ER-Relational Ch 9 1 Relational Calculus/SQL Ch 8 1 DB Design, Normal Forms Ch 14-16 0.5 Internal Data Storage Ch 5-6 1 Query Processing in RDB Ch 17-18 1 DB Impl/Concurrency Cont. Ch 19,20 1 Oracle and Embedded SQL Ch 10 1 Concurrency Control - II Ch 19,20 1 Security Ch 22, 11,
12 1 Databases, Web, Mining Ch 26, 27 1 One Semester Exams + Final Exam
Weeks Topic Chapters
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Course Projects and Exams Must Pass Both Projects And Exams to PASS!!!
Projects: Individual &/or Team (30-50% of Grade) In Process of Being Defined See Next Slide
Exams (40-50% of Grade) Likely Two Exams and Final Open Book and Open Notes
Home works (0-20%) Throughout the Semester - In Class also If no credit, Up to 2 Bonus Pts. Per Handed in
Assignment Fall 2007 – 40%P, 50%E, 20%H Note: All Subject to Change – Use Breakdown
that Most Benefits Students
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Potential Course/Semester ProjectSome combination of Following
Research Project on Advanced Database Topic 5-7 page paper, 10 slide PPT, proof of concept demo XML DBs, Big Data DBs, OO DBs, Genomic DBs,
Web DBs, Statistical DBs, Public Health Surveillance DBs, Databases/AI, Multimedia DBs, Temporal & Spatial DBs, Real-Time DBs, Embedded DBs
Programmatic Exercises Access to Databases using ODBC/JDBC and/or
Hibernate (http://hibernate.org/) Extracting info from via REST-APIs, JSON, XML, etc. Database Loading/Conversion – Schema Level,
Instance Level, Importing Data from csv and other files, etc.
Mobile Apps and Databases
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Cheating/Collaboration
Not Tolerated in Any Form!!! Severe Penalties are Likely!!! See University of Connecticut Student Conduct
Code All Homeworks/Some Project Represent
Individual Effort! Remaining Projects Represent Team Effort Cooperative Problem Solving and Sharing Code is
NOT Permitted and Will Likely Lead to Fs! Electronic Information is More Accessible! Use Protection Capabilities on your Account to
Protect your Files!
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Lateness Policies/Exams
Late Assignments (Projects) will Not be Accepted Except with Prior Permission or Emergencies
Prior Permission: Contact the Instructor Three Days Before the Due Date
Emergencies: Illness, Death in the Family, etc. Contact
S. Demurjian at ITE265, x6-4818, by [email protected], or via the CSE Office, ITE250, x6-3719
A Late Assignment is Recorded as a Zero Grade Assignment Due Date Means Start of Class!!! Makeup on Absent Exam at Instructor’s Discretion
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Class Attendance and Computing
Attendance in Class is … Responsibility of each Student May Result in Missing Hint/Clarification/Error
on Class Project Change in Due Date or Exam Date I Won’t Guarantee that All Information Makes
it to Web! Computing for Class is …
Predominately PCs - ITE Concourse Level or Engineering Learning Center (ITE 1st floor)
Take Files with You! Your Responsibility to Protect Your Files