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Posting Reference: CS CS1543 FR01A


Course Information

Course Prefix: CS Course Number: CS1543
Course Section: FR01A Course Name: Introduction to Databases
Term: Fall Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Computer Science, Faculty of Department: Computer Science
Position Start Date: 2026-09-01 Position End Date: 2026-12-31
Posting Date: 2026-06-08 Application Deadline: 2026-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email fcs@unb.ca
Requested By: Kelley Nelson


Class Details

Days: T/TH Time: 8:30-9:50AM
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 4 ch (3C 2
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: $12,655


Curriculum Context

Learn about the motivation for and capabilities of database management systems; the role of databases in a three-tier application architecture; relational data model; relational algebra; functional dependencies and normalization; SQL language, including creating, loading, updating, modifying, and querying database tables; data integrity, security and privacy; entity relationship data modeling; CRUD analysis; stored procedures; accessing a database using an API such as JDBC. Gain exposure to selected advanced topics such as data warehouses, big data, and XML. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CS 1543, CS 1103, INFO 1103. 

Prerequisites: CS 1073.



Course Description

Learn about the motivation for and capabilities of database management systems; the role of databases in a three-tier application architecture; relational data model; relational algebra; functional dependencies and normalization; SQL language, including creating, loading, updating, modifying, and querying database tables; data integrity, security and privacy; entity relationship data modeling; CRUD analysis; stored procedures; accessing a database using an API such as JDBC. Gain exposure to selected advanced topics such as data warehouses, big data, and XML. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CS 1543, CS 1103, INFO 1103. 

Prerequisites: CS 1073.



Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master degree in Computer Science. Demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and relevant experience with teaching or professional presentations .Professional IT-related experience is a strong plus and teaching experience (DUT certificate is an asset).



Additional Notes

Lab: M 5:30-7:20pm



Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada