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2440: 180 Database Concepts
Course Syllabus
Spring 2013
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The University of Akron
Summit College
Dept of Business Technology
Computer Information Systems
Enoch E. Damson
Polsky M185N
(330) 972-7162
(MW) 3:00pm – 5:00pm
(TTh) 2:00pm – 3:00pm
[email protected]
http://gozips.uakron.edu/~damson/db.html (Instructor’s Course Website)
http://springboard.uakron.edu (Springboard Website for assignment submissions)
TEXTS
 Phillip J. Pratt & Joseph J. Adamski, Database Systems Management and Design, 7th Edition, Thomson
Course Technology, 2007.
 Phillip J. Pratt, Mary Z. Last, A Guide to SQL, 8th Edition, Course Technology, Cengage Learning, 2009.
PRE-REQUISITES
2440: 121 Introduction to Logic/Programming
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces models and functions of database management systems and examines such practical issues as
data definition, design, and manipulation in the relational model using SQL.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students must be able to:
 Understand what a database is.
 Describe the primary functions of a database management system.
 Use SQL for data definition and data manipulation.
 Differentiate between primary and secondary keys.
 Use entity-relationship diagrams for a relational database’s conceptual design.
 Evaluate the quality of a database design through normalization.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 Assignments: There will be several assignments due at specific dates.
 Tests: There will be two tests in the class.
 Examinations: There will be a midterm exam and a final exam.
 Project: The class will be divided into groups to work on a project. See project specifications.
 Late assignments are not accepted for grading.
 No incomplete grades will be given in this class.
 Poor attendance will result in a lower grade. If a student has a genuine reason for being late or absent,
he/she is expected to notify the instructor ahead of time (before the date of absence or lateness). Failure to
do this may prevent the student from making up a missed quiz or exams.
 No food or beverages are allowed in the computer labs.
 Use of cell phones, headsets, and other distracting devices are not allowed during class.
 Web browsing and any form of online chatting and messaging are not allowed during class.
GRADE EVALUATION
Assignments
20%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
20%
Tests
15%
Group Project
15%
Class Attendance
10%
GRADE SCALE (%)
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2440: 180 Database Concepts
Course Syllabus
Spring 2013
100 - 95 A
94 - 90 A-
89 - 87 B+
86 - 83 B
82 - 80 B-
79 – 75 C+
74 - 70 C
69 - 65 C-
The University of Akron
Summit College
64 - 50 D
Dept of Business Technology
Computer Information Systems
0 – 49 F
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
 The University of Akron community is governed by the policies and regulations contained in the Student Code
of Conduct available at the office of Student Judiciary Affairs
(http://www.uakron.edu/studentlife/sja/index.php).
 The following are examples of academic dishonesty and will result in an automatic F grade for the course.
o Submission of an assignment as the student's original work that is the work of another person.
o Failure to appropriately cite references from published or unpublished works.
o Unauthorized copying of an assignment in computer programming, or the unauthorized examination or
view of the computer, specifically during examinations.
o Possession and/or unauthorized use of tests, notes, books, calculators or formulas stored in calculators
not authorized by the instructor during an examination.
o Providing and/or receiving information from another student other than the instructor, by any means.
o Observing or assisting another student's work, when not part of a group activity.
o Violation of the procedures prescribed by the instructor to protect the integrity of the examination.
 Sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination are intolerable on campus.
 Students who may need accommodation based on the impact of disability may contact the office of
Accessibility (http://www.uakron.edu/access).
 Students whose names do not appear on the class list are not be permitted to participate (take exams or receive
credit) in class without proof of registration.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week Material
1
Introduction to Database Management – Chapter 1
2
The Relational Model: Concepts – Chapter 2
The Relational Model: QBE – Chapter 2
3
The Relational Model: Relational Algebra – Chapter 2
4
The Relational Model: SQL – Chapter 3
SQL Workbook: Introduction to SQL and SQL Table Creation – Chapter 3
Test #1 (chapter 1 & 2)
5
SQL Workbook: Single-Table Queries – Chapter 4
6
SQL Workbook: Multiple-Table Queries – Chapter 5
7
SQL Workbook: Updating Data – Chapter 6
8
SQL Workbook: Database Administration – Chapter 7
Test #2 (SQL Workbook chapters 3–6)
9
SQL Workbook: Database Administration – Chapter 7
Midterm Exam (Tests 1 & 2)
10
SQL Workbook: SQL Functions & Procedures – Chapter 8
11
Normalization – Chapter 5
12
Database Design Models (E/R Diagrams) – Chapter 6
Project Work
13
DBMS Functions – Chapter 7
Project Work
14
Database Administration – Chapter 8
Database Management Approaches – Chapter 9
Project Work
15
Project Work
Project Presentation –
16
Final Exam –
NOTE: The contents of this course outline are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
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