ITCS 8160: Database Systems
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
The modeling, programming, and implementation of database systems. Focuses on relational database systems, but may also address non-relational databases or other advanced topics. Topics include: (1) modeling: conceptual data modeling, ER diagram, relational data model, schema design and refinement; (2) programming: relational algebra and calculus, SQL, constraints, triggers, views; (3) implementation: data storage, indexing, query execution, query optimization, and transaction management; and (4) advanced: semi-structured data model, XML, and other emerging topics.
Average GPA: 3.93
Grade distribution records: 86 students across 21 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 78 | 90.7% |
| B | 6 | 7.0% |
| W | 2 | 2.3% |
Based on 86 student grade records across 21 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Pamela Thompson 30 students, Average GPA 3.87
- Jianping Fan 22 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Harini Ramaprasad 18 students, Average GPA 3.94
- Qiong Cheng 5 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Liyue Fan 4 students, Average GPA 3.75
- Pierre Arbajian 3 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Zeinab Riazi 2 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Angela Berardinelli 1 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Bryan Dobbs 1 students, Average GPA 4.00