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Robert E. Larson
INFX 543
Seattle Campus

Relational Database Management Systems

Introduction to relational database design and development theory, concepts and skills, including traditional transactional database theory, architecture, and implementation in a user-centered systems context using SQL. Introduces database modeling, security, and privacy issues. Prerequisite: INFX 502 or permission of instructor.

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INFX 543 – Relational Database Management Systems (4 Cr): Database design and development theory, concepts and skills. Traditional transactional database theory, architecture and implementation in a user-centered systems context using SQL. Introduces database modeling, security and privacy issues. Prerequisite: Skills covered in INFX 502 (Prepares students for INFX 563)

Database applications, database management systems and database querying are primary enabling technologies for information professionals. An in-depth understanding of the principles and application of database systems is a critical success factor for information professionals taking leadership roles in future information systems initiatives. This course provides a rigorous introduction to the traditional principles of database design, implementation and usage. In addition, this course extends students understanding to include the use various modeling tools, database security concepts, and privacy issues.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Robert E. Larson
Date: 03/08/2009