CS 347: Database Systems

Database Management Systems (3rd edition), Ramakrishnan and Gehrke, McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Programming: There will be a warm-up assignment, four Minibase programming assignments and an SQL assignment. You are welcome to work in Java or C++ for the assignments. I won't be teaching C++ for the course, but if you want the opportunity to teach yourself C++, feel free!
There will be some shorter non-programming assignments.

You are encouraged to work together, given the following ground rules:

Programming assignments: Work in pairs on these assignments. Only one of the two of you should actually submit your code, but indicate both of your names in comments in your programs. If you need a partner, let me know. I am happy to find one for you. If you really want to work on your own, you may, but I would much prefer that you work with a partner. These programming assignments are complex enough that the extra eyes really help.
Non-programming assignments: You should turn in your own assignment. You may work with other people, but each of you should be turning in your own. Make sure to give people credit where they have helped out.
Take-home exams: Do these completely on your own. You can discuss them only with me.

Each assignment will have a specific time for which it will be due. An assignment turned in late within one day of the due time will be docked 25%. A program turned in later than one day of the due date but within two days will be docked 50%. A programming assignment turned in any time after this until the last day of classes will be docked 75%. Non-programming assignments can not be turned in any later than two days following the due date since we may be discussing answers in class.