Mastery of the time and space tradeoffs in efficiently using software and hardware for storing and retrieving data. Mastery of the relevant factors about data structures and data storage devices that affect the design, implementation and maintenance of file processing and database applications. Familiarity with emerging trends and associated challenges in concepts and technologies for data storage and retrieval. Exposure to a relational database and query processing language. All homework assignments must be turned in by the due date to receive credit.
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period.
Since assignments are discussed in class, it is, in general, not possible to get individual extensions. You may want to make a copy of your work so that you can follow the class discussion. Homework assignments must be stapled. Paper clips are not acceptable. Typewritten answers are preferred.