CSE532: Theory of Database Systems

Spring 2027

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 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM  |  Jan 25 – May 19, 2027  |  New Computer Science Building 120

Instructor

Fusheng Wang
Professor, Department of Computer Science & Department of Biomedical Informatics
Office: 2313D Computer Science (old CS building)
Email: fusheng.wang@stonybrook.edu

Office Hours

TuTh 3:20 PM after class (CS 2313D, old CS building)
Open-ended hours — email in advance and/or arrive at the start, or by appointment.

Course Platforms

Brightspace — homework submissions and grading Edstem — schedule, slides, homework, tutorials & discussions