Introduction to the theory and practice related to the development and operation of information systems. Study of database management principles, data management systems, and general purpose software for data management systems. System and performance evaluation. One background paper will be assigned as reading for each topic surveyed. The paper will be discussed on Tuesdays.
Students are to maintain a folder of writeups on the background papers.
A summary of what you learned by reading the paper. Use whatever rating system you like. If you have a recommendation of a better background paper on the topic, please give a citation. Ideas and examples for projects will be discussed in class. Project proposals must be submitted in writing and approved by February 8, 2000.