CSE 214Principles of Database Systems
Advanced course on principles of database systems. Main topics include overview of the relational data model and relational query languages; recursive queries, datalog, and fixed-points; query processing and optimization; database design, dependencies, normal forms, and the chase procedure. Additional topics may include information integration, complex objects, semistructured data, and XML. (Formerly Computer Science 277.)
Prerequisite(s): CSE 201 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | N. Tziavelis | Open 0/42 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | R Carson Acad 240 | N. Tziavelis | Closed 40/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikos Tziavelis | 4.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 89% | 17 |
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