CSC 380 - Database: Theory, Application, & Administration, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 or CSC 245
This course will introduce students to the design, implementation, and management of small and large databases. We will examine the mathematical and theoretical basis for different database models with an emphasis on relational databases, but an overview of other models, such as object-oriented databases will be included. The connection between the logical model of the database and the physical mapping of the data, including indexing, will be examined. Related topics covered will include current developments in new database models, data mining, security, and the ethical use of data collection. Practical exercises will include the analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of a data system including a database.