Chabot College
December 1998
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Computer Science 40A
INTRODUCTION TO THE ORACLE DATABASE
Catalog Description:
40A – Introduction to the Oracle Database
2 units
A survey of the features available in the Oracle database. An introduction to the use of
Structured Query Language (SQL *Plus) to create, select, modify and update Oracle
database records. Topics include relational database structure, data normalization, duties
of the Database Administrator (DBA), Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, the Loader, an
introduction to PL/SQL, and data warehousing. Prerequisite: Computer Science 10, 14,
17 or equivalent. 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Upon entry into this course the student is expected to:
1. be familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment: be able to run windows
applications and load/save data to diskettes and hard-drives;
2. have a basic working knowledge of a major programming language.
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
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know the features available in the Oracle database;
know the role of the Database Administrator (DBA);
be familiar with relational database structure;
know the process of data normalization;
be familiar with database objects such as Tables, Views and Indexes;
be able to use the basics of SQL;
be familiar with SQL *Plus and PL/SQL in Oracle;
know how Oracle Forms, Reports and the Loader work;
be familiar with the data warehouse features of Oracle.
Course Content:
1. The Oracle database
a. Oracle features
b. Relational database structure
c. Data normalization
d. Database objects: Tables, Views and Indexes
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Course Outline for Computer Science 40A
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Course Content: (cont'd.)
2. Database administration
a. The Service Manager
b. Export and Import
c. Backup and Recovery
d. Database tuning
3. Structured Query Language
a. SQL basics
b. SQL*Plus in Oracle
c. PL/SQL in Oracle
4. Oracle Forms and Reports
5. Data warehouses
a. Purpose
b. Data Structure
c. Oracle Loader
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture, discussion and classroom demonstrations.
2. Student use of appropriate computer laboratory.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Exams which, according to instructor preference, may include quizzes, midterms and
a required final examination. Each instructor may choose their own examination
modality but is expected to test during the term. All instructors are expected to write
tests which relate to the lecture/discussion/assignments//textbook being presented in
the course.
2. Students will be asked to write and implement various and multiple assigned
programs and other assignments that utilize all topics included above in the course of
study.
3. Grading based upon a combination of exam scores and assignments.
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Oracle8, A Beginner’s Guide, Abbey and Corey, Oracle Press. 1998
Special Student Materials:
Computer use fee paid at the time of registration
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