CVEN 5385 - GIS Relational Database Systems

Introduces relational database management system concepts with emphasis on GIS. Includes examination of relational database systems from conceptual design through relational schema design and physical implementation. Topics include SQL, database design and implementation for large database systems, transaction management, concurrency control, distributed database management systems and the interaction and progressive integration of GIS technologies and RBDMS technologies. Prereq: Graduate and/or upper division standing; completion of CVEN 5381 or equivalent and completion of MEng-GIS program prerequisites. Semester Hours: 3 to 3