CSE 182Introduction to Database Management Systems
Concepts, approaches, tools, and methodology of database design and utilization. Topics include the relational data model; modeling relationships between entities; dependencies and normal forms; commercial data management languages such as SQL (defining SQL data, SQL queries and modifications, views, indexes, constraints, and triggers); transactions; stored procedures and functions; access to databases from a programming language (Python); relational algebra; query execution plans; and non-relational data models such as JSON and XML. Involves database application development projects. Students that have taken and passed CSE 180 cannot receive credit for CSE 182.
Prerequisite(s): CSE 16 or BME 160; and CSE 30. Course restricted to juniors and seniors and intended for non-majors; computer science majors should enroll in CSE 180.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab. Enrollment restricted to Technology Information Management, and Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics during First Pass enrollment . Major restrictions lifted after First Pass enrollment.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
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| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Humn Lecture Hall | N. Tziavelis | Closed 184/180 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
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| Nikos Tziavelis | 4.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 89% | 17 |
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