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.

The first class is on January 13.

Classes on January 6 and January 8 are canceled.

Makeup lectures:

January 16 and 23, 10:30-11:50, Room CSE2 371.

Final Exam is CANCELED

New grading criteria:

Assignments: 50%
Project: 40%
Paper commentaries and class participation: 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 Room CSE2 G04.

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