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DSC 100Introduction to Data Management

4 units · DSC · UC San Diego

This course is an introduction to storage and management of large-scale data using classical relational (SQL) systems, with an eye toward applications in data science. The course covers topics including the SQL data model and query language, relational data modeling and schema design, elements of cost-based query optimizations, relational data base architecture, and database-backed applications.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “DSC 40B/R and DSC 80/R. Restricted to students with upper-division standing. Restricted to students within the DS25 major. All other students will be allowed as space permits.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Winter (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Data Science (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list DSC 100 as a prerequisite (2)

  • DSC 102 Systems for Scalable Analytics
  • DSC 104 Beyond Relational Data Management