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Prerequisite:

See recommendation in Course (Catalog) Description

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Course (Catalog) Description:

Course introduces management of database systems including design, development, implementation, recovery, and security of databases. Content includes database models, entity-relationship (E-R) modeling, normalization, data warehousing; an introduction to SQL; the database life cycle, transaction management, distributed databases, client/server systems; using databases in e-commerce and on the Internet, and the role of the database administrator. Recommended: One programming course and CAB 140 or comparable knowledge.

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Learning Objectives:

To give the student a broad knowledge of the fundamental concepts of databases, the student should understand enough database technology to evaluate the use of a database system in a given situation, to design a small database, and to understand implementation concerns such as control of concurrent processing, recovery, and security. Also the student should understand how application programs interface with database management system products, what is the role of a database administrator, and what is a data dictionary.

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Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

1. Introduction
   1. What is a database?
   2. What is database processing? Present and future
   3. Advantages and disadvantages of database processing
   4. Components of a business database system
   5. Review of I/O processing and file organization
2. Database Development Process
   1. Overview of development
   2. Three stages of development
        a. specification
        b. evaluation
        c. design and implementation
3. Relational, Hierarchical and Networks
4. Data Structures for Database Processing
   1. Sequential lists
   2. Linked lists
   3. Inverted lists
   4. Logical record relationships
5. Database Design
   1. Logical database (e.g. relational model)
   2. Physical database design (e.g. CODASYL model)
   3. Comparisons of database management systems
   4. Data dictionaries
   5. Interfacing application program with DBMS products
6. Database Implementation
   1. Functions of a database management system
   2. Recovery and security
7. Database Administration
   1. Management of data activity and structure
   2. Personnel and interfaces with systems analysts, programmers and end user

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Methods of Instruction:

Lecture, class discussion, individual and group projects as specified by the instructor.

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Course Practices Required:

Completion of at least one project using database software. Quizzes/exams and other projects as specified by the instructor.

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Instructional Materials:

TEXTBOOK: Database Systems - Design, Implementation, & Management,
                       Seventh Edition; Written by Rob & Coronel; Published by Course                        Technology                   

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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Evaluation will be based upon the grades received on database case study project and quizzes/exams as specified by the instructor.

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Other Course Information:

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Course - ID changed from DPR 241 to CIS 241, Fall 1992