Dbm380 Course Syllabus
Course Design Guide DBM/380 Version 9
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Syllabus
College of Information Systems & Technology DBM/380 Version 9 Database Concepts
Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description This course covers database concepts. Topics include data analysis, the principal data models with emphasis on the relational model, entity-relationship diagrams, database design, normalization, and database administration. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Coronel, C., Morris, S., & Rob, P. (2013). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology. Grauer, R. T., Mast, K., & Poatsy, M. A. (2011). Exploring Microsoft Office Access 2010 comprehensive. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Kroenke, D. M., & Auer, D. J. (2011). Database concepts (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Software Microsoft Access 2010 Virtual Desktop Microsoft Visio 2010 Virtual Desktop All electronic materials are available on the student website.
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Point Values for Course Assignments
ASSIGNMENTS Individual (70%) Points
Course Design Guide DBM/380 Version 9
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Database Management Systems Paper (Week 1) Database Environment Paper (Week 2) ERD Creation Project (Week 3) Normalization of the ERD (Week 4) No Individual Assignment Due (Week 5) Participation (2 points
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Syllabus
College of Information Systems & Technology DBM/380 Version 9 Database Concepts
Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description This course covers database concepts. Topics include data analysis, the principal data models with emphasis on the relational model, entity-relationship diagrams, database design, normalization, and database administration. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Coronel, C., Morris, S., & Rob, P. (2013). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology. Grauer, R. T., Mast, K., & Poatsy, M. A. (2011). Exploring Microsoft Office Access 2010 comprehensive. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Kroenke, D. M., & Auer, D. J. (2011). Database concepts (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Software Microsoft Access 2010 Virtual Desktop Microsoft Visio 2010 Virtual Desktop All electronic materials are available on the student website.
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Point Values for Course Assignments
ASSIGNMENTS Individual (70%) Points
Course Design Guide DBM/380 Version 9
2
Database Management Systems Paper (Week 1) Database Environment Paper (Week 2) ERD Creation Project (Week 3) Normalization of the ERD (Week 4) No Individual Assignment Due (Week 5) Participation (2 points