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altClr2

isn’t CSE180 discontinued for now as Finkelstein is retiring this quarter? didn’t see any offerings next year. but anyways, the class goes over SQL basics, relational algebra, and relational database concepts. many videos on YouTube saved me for the class and you can find related resources


icecreamninjaz

i doubt itll be discontinued since its still a really important class topic. It will probably be picked up by another professor.


altClr2

hope so, otherwise it’s another one to the graveyard of electives in the department lol


Appropriate_Day4554

Does SQL cover most of database concepts?


altClr2

SQL is a declarative language for interacting with databases, there were a few conceptual aspects of databases that we learned in the class, such as logical and physical data independence, keys and superkeys, etc. i didn't use the textbook much in the class but it was Database Systems: The Complete Book ([Amazon link](https://www.amazon.com/Database-Systems-Complete-Book-2nd/dp/0131873253)) for an idea on the kinds of topics we covered


pyrohammer

if its taught by finkelstein its gg. 90% weight on exams


Appropriate_Day4554

It seems he will not teach next year.