MIS 44040 Database Management Systems

This course is designed for students who are interested in a management oriented introduction to database systems. Theoretical foundations necessary for the understanding of hierarchical, network, and relational models are provided. Various approaches to database design are presented, with particular emphasis on normalization and data modeling. Course concepts are reinforced through the use of cases and projects. The basics of SQL are covered, and technical aspects of database administration are examined.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

a grade of C or better in MIS 34010. Lab fee required. Also required is the successful completion of the Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA) or ENG 21000.

Offered

Intermittently.