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This document provides an overview and schedule for a Database Management Systems course. It outlines the class times, which include recaps, quizzes, discussions and activities. It provides the instructor's email address format for submitting assignments and activities. Key topics that will be covered are introduced, including what a database is, database query languages, database design and implementation, and database administration. Functions of database management systems like data definition, updating, retrieving and administration are also mentioned. Finally, students are assigned to research the contributions of Edgar F. Codd to relational databases.Read less