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C S 31A
INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS · 4.5 units · used in 4 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introduction to database design and use of database management systems for applications. Topics include database architecture, comparison to file-based systems, historical data models, conceptual model; integrity constraints and triggers; functional dependencies and normal forms; relational model, algebra, database processing and Structured Query Language (SQL), database access from Applications-Embedded SQL, JDBC, Cursors, Dynamic SQL, Stored Procedures. Emerging trends will be studied, such as NoSQL databases, internet and databases, and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP). A team project that builds a database application for a real-world scenario is an important element of the course.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCC S 31AINTRODUCTION TO DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSOpen1 section · 40 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 30817 · 01WOpen · 40
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: One of the following: C S 1A, 2A, 3A, or equivalent.”
Transfer pathways that use C S 31A
ASSIST maps C S 31A to a requirement in 4 published pathways from Foothill College.
- Bachelor of Science Major in Data ScienceFoothill → University of the Pacific
- Bachelor of Science in BioengineeringFoothill → University of the Pacific
- Bachelor of Science in Data ScienceFoothill → University of the Pacific
- Information Science and Data Analytics, B.S. (SJSU Online)Foothill → San Jose State
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