Chabot College
Fall 2003
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Computer Science 40B
PL/SQL PROGRAMMING IN THE ORACLE DATABASE
Catalog Description:
40B - PL/SQL Programming in the Oracle Database
2 units
An introduction to PL/SQL programming in the Oracle database. Explanation of how SQL is
used inside PL/SQL. Topics include PL/SQL syntax, built-in SQL functions, cursors, stored
procedures, packages, triggers and error handling. Prerequisites: Computer Science 40A and
Computer Science 10, 14 or equivalent; 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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use the Microsoft Windows environment;
run Windows applications and load/save data to diskettes and hard-drives;
write code in a major programming language.
demonstrate the features available in the Oracle database;
explain the role of the Database Administrator (DBA);
demonstrate relational database structure;
explain the process of data normalization;
use database objects such as Tables, Views and Indexes;
use the basics of SQL;
use SQL*Plus and PL/SQL in Oracle;
demonstrate how Oracle Forms, Reports and the Loader work;
use the data warehouse features of Oracle
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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demonstrate the basic syntax of PL/SQL;
program PL/SQL control structures;
work with records and tables;
use SQL and built-in SQL functions;
use cursors with database records;
program procedures and functions;
demonstrate how packages and triggers function;
demonstrate error handling methods;
test and debug PL/SQL.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Science 40B
Fall 2003
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Course Content:
1. PL/SQL basics
a. Overview of features
b. Basic block structure
c. Control structures
d. Records and tables
2. Using SQL within PL/SQL
a. Basic SQL
b. Built-in SQL functions
3. Cursors
a. Fetch loops
b. Cursor variables
4. Subprograms
a. Procedures and functions
b. Dependencies
5. Packages and triggers
6. Error handling
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture, discussion and classroom demonstrations.
2. Student use of appropriate computer laboratory.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Typical Assignments
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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.
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Methods of evaluation
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Exams
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Quizzes
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Midterm and Final Exam
Textbooks(s) (typical):
Oracle9i PL/SQL Programming; Scott Urman, McGraw-Hill, 2001
Special Student Materials:
Computer lab fee
A. Oliver revised by J. Traugott 9/02