This course introduces data storage and processing at desktop and cloud scales. It introduces fundamental database concepts and provides a practical introduction to both SQL and NoSQL systems. The goal of this course is to introduce students to various platforms and techniques for managing big data beyond what traditional transactional databases can handle.

Introduction to Data Management Data Models: From Traditional to Graph Databases SQL and NoSQL: MySql and MongoDB Big Data Sources and Types Scalable Methods for Big Data Analysis Parallel and Distributed Computing Concepts for Data Management Data Visualization and Analysis Hadoop and MapReduce