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CIS 250 - Database Theory and Design

Fall, 2012 - 5.0 Credits

Course Overview:

Designed to recognize data as a business resource. Database models are discussed from both a programmer’s and a user’s viewpoint. Roles of database designer and administrator will be examined.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe fundamental principals of database theory and design.
  2. Research and analyze business data requirements.
  3. Identify high-level business rules for data modeling.
  4. Document high-level business rules for data modeling.
  5. Create and refine conceptual and logical data models.
  6. Validate conceptual and logical data models.
  7. Select unique identifiers and normalize the data model.
  8. Understand the role of SQL in the business and database contexts.
  9. Recognize the basic components and issues of database application design.

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What I Learned:

This is one of the first courses that I took when I entered the Web Developer Program, and it is the one that first made me aware that I have a definite talent in designing and developing project proposals. I also discovered that I have an interest in the design-side of database development.

Projects:

Project 1:   Database Proposal