Program Overview

Program Overview

Colorado State University Online offers a variety of academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

Academic Programs

• Bachelor's Degrees
• Master's Degrees
• Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees
• Grad Certificates
  • Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, & Training
  • Professional Development & Training
• Courses
  • Credit Courses
  • Noncredit Courses
  • All-University Core Curriculum
  • Free Online Courses
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Professional Education

Course Details

CS 430 - Database Systems

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of Database Systems. The course is divided into sections covering database system architecture, database design and modeling, and SQL. The goal of the course is to gain an understanding of how database systems are implemented as well as how to create efficient data models for modern relational database systems.

Prerequisite

• CS 314 (Software Development Methods with a C or better) or CS 370 (System Architecture and Software with a C or better.)

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

• Dr. Indrakshi Ray is a Professor of Computer Science at Colorado State University, where she teaches classes in Cyber Security and Privacy and also conducts foundational research in these areas.

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Registration ends: Sunday, January 25, 2026
• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
• Instructors: Dr. Indrakshi Ray
• Tuition: $1,960

Additional Information

Please note: If you are currently registered OR waitlisted for an existing main campus section of the course you have added to your shopping cart, you must first drop the main campus course section in before requesting to register for the CSU Online course section. If you submit a registration request for a CSU Online section without first dropping any existing registrations or waitlist entries for the same course, your CSU Online request will not be processed.