Database Theory at TU Wien (181.140)

This course explores the fundamental concepts and principles of database management systems.

Database Theory in 2 Slides

A small outtake from the slides that summarises key questions studied in this course.

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the design, implementation, and management of database systems. Topics covered include:

Relational database concepts and modeling
Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Database normalization
Indexing and query optimization
Worst-case Optimal Joins
Transaction management and concurrency control

Course Materials

Attending the Course

To formally attend the course and receive a grade you need to register for the course in the TU Wien system TISS

If you have trouble registering in time because of administrative delays, tell me at the first lecture of the course on Tuesday, October 7th in Seminarraum FAV EG C (Seminarraum Goedel).

Lecture Slides

Find the lecture materials of the course below.

Part 0 & 0.5 - What is Database Theory / General Course Information (coming soon)

Then slides from last year are available here.

Contact

Please see my academic website for the most updated ways to contact me.