IEOR 115: Industrial and Commercial Data Systems

Professor: Ken Goldberg
Teaching Assistant: Zhang Yan
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
University of California at Berkeley

Lecture: MW 11am-12pm, 3106 Etcheverry Hall
Lab: F 12-1pm or 1-2pm, 1173 Etcheverry Hall


NOTICE: If you don't have a laptop with Microsoft Access Version 2003 or later, please get an IEOR computer account before the first Lab on August 29. You'll need it to login the computers in 1173 Ectheverry.


This course explores how databases are designed and implemented, with an emphasis on industrial and commercial applications. We focus on the relational database model and learn the mathematics of relational algebra and structured queries. Students will gain experience with a commercial database management system and will work in teams to design and implement a prototype database for a local organization.

Registration for IEOR 115

NOTE: Due to the size of our laboratory, the class is limited to 50 students. Priority is given to graduating IEOR seniors (who are guaranteed admission and are given course entry codes in advance).

Other students are welcome to come to the first 2 classes: since it's difficult to determine the numbers at registration time, we will give a simple entrance exam to all interested students. Don't worry about studying for this, it's not a test of knowledge but of eligibility and enthusiasm. Remaining class entry codes will be given out in the second class. I realize this is inconvenient but it's the only fair solution.

For general information please contact Anayancy Paz, the IEOR Student Affairs Officer, at: anayancypaz [AT] ieor [DOT] berkeley [DOT] edu.