Academics / Courses / DescriptionsCOMP_SCI 497: Advanced Database Systems
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Prerequisites
CS PhD students or permission of instructorDescription
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the internals of modern database management systems (DBMSs), specifically focusing on the core concepts behind online analytical query processing (OLAP). It is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students interested in systems research. Students will learn how to: (1) read and evaluate systems research papers, with emphasis on constructive criticism; (2) identify tradeoffs and justify design decisions related to the architecture of an OLAP DBMS; (3) craft and deliver presentations that distill core research ideas; and (4) plan and execute a final project that answers an interesting systems research question.
Pre-Requisites: CS PhD students or permission of instructor. The student is expected to have taken an introductory database systems course like CS339 or equivalent.
- This course fulfills the Project or Technical Elective area.
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COURSE COORDINATORS: Andrew Crotty
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Crotty