CS 348: Introduction to Database Management

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Winter 2026

(preliminary version: can change without warning before classes begin)

Course Objectives

The lectures try to give an answer the following three questions:

  • why do we want to use databases and what are the benefits of doing so,
  • how do we use databases as users and application programmers,
  • how do we design databases, and
  • (extremely elementary introduction into) how do databases work.

    • Official Course Description and official syllabus.

    Prerequisites

    The lectures do not assume any prior knowledge of databases. However, you must brush up your skills in the following three areas:
  • Elementary math (sets, relations, first-order logic).
  • Basics of complexity theory (e.g., the O-notation, etc.).
  • Basic programming skills (in C).

    • Lectures

    LEC 001 02:30-03:50TTh MC 2054 David Toman
    LEC 002 04:00-05:20TTh MC 2054 David Toman

    Midterm Exam

    CS 348 001,002 Friday March 6, 2026 4:30 PM 6:00 PM M3 1006.

    Final Exam

    CS 348 001,002 Thursday April 23, 2026 7:30 PM 10:00 PM MC 4059.

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