Welcome to CSE 544!

In this course we discuss principles of modern data management. We will cover the fundamentals of relational modeling and query languages (SQL, Relational Algebra, Datalog), advanced optimizations (including worst-case optimal algorithms and magic sets), the architecture of modern relational database systems (including parallel database systems and column-oriented database systems), and transactions.

Grading criteria:

Assignments: 40%
Reviews: 10%
Project: 40%
Intangibles: 10%

Administrative Information

Instructor:
Dan Suciu

Course Assistant:
Walter Cai

Please see calendar for up-to-date office hours information.

Lectures:
Mondays, Wednesdays 10am-11:20am, via zoom, see Canvas.

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Class Project Presentations

The video of the presentations is now available here, until June 12, 2021