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COMPSCI 564

Database Management Systems: Design and Implementation

4 credits

COMPSCI 564 covers database management system design and implementation, including data models, query processing, and concurrency control.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Exams are frequently described as tough, lengthy, or unfair, with some noting a lack of partial credit. Projects vary, but the overall workload is considered fairly light due to few coding assignments.

Ahmed Mahmood Paris Koutris

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI 682

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

COMPSCI 682 is an individual study course for seniors completing honors theses in Computer Sciences, arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Shivaram Venkataraman Fred Sala+19 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

COMPSCI 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

COMPSCI 699 offers directed study projects for junior and senior students arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Shivaram Venkataraman Fred Sala+59 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI 764

Topics in Database Management Systems

3 credits

COMPSCI 764 covers the implementation of database management systems, including distributed systems, concurrency control, query execution, and recovery mechanisms.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Alan Halverson: Reviewers suggest self-study via research papers is more effective than attending class, noting the professor explains little beyond the assigned readings.