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Information storage systems have been one of the cornerstones
of information systems for centuries. As information
became digital some 50 years ago, these systems took
the form of database systems. In the emerging environment,
people will interact with database and information
processing systems through the Web using contemporary
Web interface and future systems constructed from Web
services.
We have a very strong specialization in database
systems and technologies. The database course work
consists of classes covering both fundamental concepts
of modern database management systems (DBMSs) and
advanced issues that typically arise in the context
of large-scale enterprise data management. Course work
is focused on developing practical skills in building
and administering realistic database systems, data
integration, data warehousing, and Web-based data management.
Database research projects offer tremendous opportunities
for students in specialties including scalable architectures
for wide-area environments with heterogeneous information
servers, query optimization in highly distributed
databases, and wireless and mobile databases.
The Web
systems curriculum consists of course work in modern
Web technologies, including XML, and new distributed
architectures for service provision. Hands-on projects
will teach you technologies that can be applied to
solve people’s information processing problems.
If you specialize in database and Web systems, career
options include positions as a systems analyst,
systems architect, database administrator, data
steward, senior programmer/analyst, design analyst,
and Web services manager.
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