Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Autumn Quarter 2009
• Winter Quarter 2010

Robert E. Larson
INFX 598
Seattle Campus

Special Topics

Introduces innovation and specialized topics relating to the study of information in any context.

Class description

INFX 543 – Relational Databases 1 (4 Cr): [INFX 598 Winter & Spring 2009] 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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