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Revised Apr 2008
Reviewed Sept 2007
Revised: June 2006
Course Title: Database Design
Course Number: CS 275
Credit: 3
Institution: Clackamas Community College
Outline Developed by: Douglas Cross Ph.D.
Course Description:
The course will focus on design of a relational database management system
(RDMS). Topics will include database development using the a) requirement b) design c)
implementation model, database theory from flat table design to relational systems,
entity-relationship model, one-to-one, one-to-many, and many to many relationships,
table design with attributes, primary/foreign key, referential integrity, normalization of
table, database programming with SQL, and database security.
The first half of the course will focus on database design theory and design
elements. The second half of the course will focus on database programming using SQL
with various database programs including MS Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL and
Oracle. Students will learn basic query programming using Structured Query Language
(SQL) and the specific context for the different platforms.
Objective:
To understand and utilize database development tools to assess needs, determine
design and to implement a Relational Database Management System using various
database application programs.
Expected Student Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
 define database terminology
 understand the requirements of professional database deign
 develop SQL statements
 compare and contrast MS Access, Oracle, MS SQL Server 2000 and MySQL
Length of Course: 33 hours
3 hours per week in classroom lecture and experiential classroom environment
3 – 12 hours per week dedicated to homework assignments
Library:
Use of library and information resources is integrated into computer science
certificate and degree programs in general education requirements and in computer
science classes as relevant to the curriculum. Use of library and information resource is
encouraged and students can access a variety of program-appropriate materials via the
library’s web-based electronic databases and print materials. Instruction in the use of
library and information resources is available to all students.
Prerequisite:
CS135DB
Required Text:
Database Concepts by David Kroenke
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Introduction to Database Design
Flat file data systems vrs relational database design
Database development
Requirements: information gathering
Design: putting it on paper
Entity-Relationship model
Primary/Foreign Key
Relationships
Normalization: reducing redundancy
Referential integrity
Database Administration
Database security
Database queries with SQL
Preview of Database applications
MS Access
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle