CSE 180Database Systems I
Introduction to the concepts, approaches, tools, and methodology of database design. Covers the entity-relationship model, the relational model, relational algebra, relational calculus, commercial languages (such as SQL and QBE), functional dependencies, normal forms, and design theory. Other topics may include knowledge-bases, constraint databases, and alternative database models. Students that have taken and passed CSE 182 may not take CSE 180 for credit. (Formerly CMPS 180.)
Prerequisite(s): CSE 101. Enrollment restricted to computer science and network and digital technology majors during First Pass enrollment.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab.
- Enrollment restricted to Computer Science and Network and Digital Technology majors during First Pass enrollment. Major restrictions lifted after First Pass enrollment.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | N. Tziavelis | Open 129/130 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Earth&Marine B206 | N. Tziavelis | Open 222/225 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikos Tziavelis | 4.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 89% | 17 |
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