CSE532: Theory of Database Systems (Spring 2026)

This course covers recent advances in data management systems. Topics include complex queries and optimizations, XML data management, spatial data management, distributed and parallel databases, NoSQL databases, and MapReduce based data processing systems. We will discuss the foundations of data models, data storage, indexing and querying methods for these data management systems.

Prerequisites: CSE 302 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

Schedule: TuTh 9:30AM - 10:50AM; Jan 26, 2026 - May 20, 2026

Instructor:
Fusheng Wang
Professor
Department of Computer Science
Department of Biomedical Informatics
2313D Computer Science (old CS building)
Email: fusheng dot wang at stony DOT edu

Office Hours:
TuTh 11AM - noon after class (CS 2313D, old CS building)
(These are open-ended hours, but email in advance and/or arrive at the start, or by appointment. )

EdStem is by invitation. If you do not receive an invitation, please use this link to enroll: https://edstem.org/us/join/aDD8JW