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CS 64003 credit hours

Database Systems Concepts & Design(DB)

Relational design, normalization, ER modeling, query languages, transactions, and modern data-management systems.

Computing Systems · coreInteractive Intelligence · electivedatabasesSQLER models

Distributions

Difficulty
2.7of 5
n = 18
2
5
9
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
Weekly workload
8.7hrs/wk
n = 18
6
1
9
2
0
0
0
0
<5
5–9
10–14
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35+
Overall rating
3.7of 5
n = 18
0
3
4
7
4
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2★
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5★

Logistics

Terms offered
Fall
Spring
Summer
Prerequisites
None listed.
Counts toward
  • Computing Systemscore
  • Interactive Intelligenceelective

Reviews (18)

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  1. 5 / 5
    Difficulty2/5Workload6 hr/wkRecommendYes

    manageable pace, light hours weekly. Coming in I had two prior OMSCS courses. Glad I stuck with it.

  2. 4 / 5
    Difficulty2/5Workload11 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Would I take it again? Yes. The course rewards consistent weekly effort.

  3. 4 / 5
    Difficulty1/5Workload2 hr/wkRecommendYes

    If you have two prior OMSCS courses, this is approachable. Otherwise plan for ~2 hrs/wk and a few late nights.

  4. 5 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload14 hr/wkRecommendYes

    If you have no recent academic study, this is approachable. Otherwise plan for ~14 hrs/wk and a few late nights.

  5. 3 / 5
    Difficulty1/5Workload16 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Honest review: manageable class, moderate workload. Loved lectures are well-produced. Hated lectures feel dated in spots.

  6. 3 / 5
    Difficulty2/5Workload4 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Took this in Spring 2023. Workload averaged ~4 hrs/wk. Difficulty felt manageable. Solid foundation for follow-on courses.

  7. 4 / 5
    Difficulty2/5Workload3 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Honest review: manageable class, light workload. Loved assignments build on each other. Hated group dynamics are hit or miss.

  8. 4 / 5
    Difficulty5/5Workload10 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Project-driven course. Most of the 10 hrs/wk go to assignments rather than lectures.

  9. 5 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload4 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Project-driven course. Most of the 4 hrs/wk go to assignments rather than lectures.

  10. 4 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload3 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Project-driven course. Most of the 3 hrs/wk go to assignments rather than lectures.

  11. 3 / 5
    Difficulty2/5Workload14 hr/wkRecommendYes

    If you have two prior OMSCS courses, this is approachable. Otherwise plan for ~14 hrs/wk and a few late nights.

  12. 2 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload10 hr/wkRecommendNo

    Project-driven course. Most of the 10 hrs/wk go to assignments rather than lectures.

  13. 2 / 5
    Difficulty4/5Workload10 hr/wkRecommendNo

    Project-driven course. Most of the 10 hrs/wk go to assignments rather than lectures.

  14. 3 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload16 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Took this in Summer 2025. Workload averaged ~16 hrs/wk. Difficulty felt fair. Slack community is active.

  15. 4 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload13 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Took this in Spring 2024. Workload averaged ~13 hrs/wk. Difficulty felt fair. Pacing is reasonable.

  16. 2 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload10 hr/wkRecommendNo

    Would I take it again? Probably not. The course rewards consistent weekly effort.

  17. 4 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload10 hr/wkRecommendYes

    If you have limited Python exposure, this is approachable. Otherwise plan for ~10 hrs/wk and a few late nights.

  18. 5 / 5
    Difficulty3/5Workload1 hr/wkRecommendYes

    Would I take it again? Yes. The course rewards consistent weekly effort.