COM SCI 240A
Databases and Knowledge Bases
Description: Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: course 143. Theoretical and technological foundation of Intelligent Database Systems, that merge database technology, knowledge-based systems, and advanced programming environments. Rule-based knowledge representation, spatio-temporal reasoning, and logic-based declarative querying/programming are salient features of this technology. Other topics include object-relational systems and data mining techniques. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Like the CS143 reviewers mentioned, he is a bit boring, but a very very nice guy. He tends to read off slides, which can put you to sleep. His homework and exams are pretty easy. The final project might take a while to complete, but it is very doable compared to other courses. He is always in his office and is willing to help. This is a good class to take if you want a good grade for a pretty minimal amount of work. If you are really interested in databases, it's not a bad class as well, but you'll probably be better suited going to office hours to have discussions with him since he just reads of lecture slides.
Like the CS143 reviewers mentioned, he is a bit boring, but a very very nice guy. He tends to read off slides, which can put you to sleep. His homework and exams are pretty easy. The final project might take a while to complete, but it is very doable compared to other courses. He is always in his office and is willing to help. This is a good class to take if you want a good grade for a pretty minimal amount of work. If you are really interested in databases, it's not a bad class as well, but you'll probably be better suited going to office hours to have discussions with him since he just reads of lecture slides.