CIS 132 - Introduction to Databases

CIS 132 Introduction to Databases

This course covers database design and the use of database management systems. It includes an introduction to the relational model, relational algebra, and SQL. It also covers XML data including DTDs and XML Schema for validation, and an introduction to the query and transformation languages XPath, XQuery, and XSLT. The course includes relational design principles based on dependencies and normal forms. Additional database topics introduced are indexes, views, transactions, authorization, integrity constraints, triggers, on-line analytical processing (OLAP), and emerging NoSQL (Not only SQL) databases for cloud and desktop computing.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 838 or ENGL 848 or ESL 400.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: IT IS 180
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College of San Mateo

Department: Computer Science

Number of Units: 3

This description is for the Fall 2024 term