Databases

General

Course Contents

Basic Concepts, Database Management System and Architecture, Data Models and the Entity-Relationship Diagram, The Relational Model, Converting a DBMS to a Relational Database, Introduction to SQL, Introducing a Database Management System and demonstrating its basic capabilities (creating a database , queries, forms).

Educational Goals

The objectives of of the course are:

  • To demonstrate the importance of valid and timely data both in the daily operation of the business and in making business decisions.
  • To present the basic concepts of database technology that makes access to data and information possible.
  • To present and analyze the basic principles of relational databases.
  • Describe and analyze the stages of developing a database, the human resources necessary and tools available for this undertaking.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Develop Entity-Relationship Diagrams based on descriptions and/or business documents.
  • Recognize the advantages and limitations of design decisions underlying an Entity Relationship Diagram.
  • know the basic principles of relational databases.
  • Convert Entity-Relationship Models into well-designed relational databases.
  • Implement the relational databases they have designed in a DBMS using the SQL language.

General Skills

to be filled

Teaching Methods

  • Face to faqce.

Use of ICT means

  • Online guidance.
  • Slides Projection in the classroom.
  • Use of E-mail and onlne communication systems.
  • Use of e-learning system (moodle).

Teaching Organization

ActivitySemester workload
Lectures39
Practice/Exercises13
Personal Study73
Total125

Students Evaluation

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