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May 02, 2024
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CIS 260 Introduction to Database Systems (5 credits)
Prerequisite CIS 121, with a 2.0 or above, concurrent enrollment, or instructor permission.
Course Description
Concepts, theory, analysis and design of database management systems. This class explores modeling, database design fundamentals and related concepts.
Course Content
A. Database Management Systems
B. Database development
C. Business rules and user requirements
D. Entity-Relationship diagrams and data dictionary
E. Normalization
F. Database Design Patterns
G. Data Validation
H. Data queries
I. Software, data, and users testing
Student Outcomes
Analyze, design, and create databases using current database management system software Identify business rules and customer requirements to be included in the data dictionary and data model Differentiate between conceptual, logical and physical data models Normalize relationships in tables Create data queries that sort, filter, manipulate and calculate data Analyze and discuss data security issues
Degree Outcomes
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Program Outcomes: Model and develop database and data warehouse applications to meet user needs. Manage, and work with stakeholders and project teams using practices such as systems lifecycle and agile methods. Research, analyze and integrate information to stay current.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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