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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The Bryan School of Business and Economics
Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
ISM 218 - 01 Database Systems
SYLLABUS
Fall 2013
Instructor:
Classroom:
Meeting date and time:
Office:
Office hours:
Dmytro Babik (d_babik@uncg.edu)
Bryan 213
Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 – 9:15 AM
Bryan 484
Tuesday, Thursday, 9:20 – 10:00 AM and by appointment
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Study of database management systems including their design, implementation, query and use.
Includes an extensive case study requiring development of a multiple table database system for
organizational needs. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ISM 110 or equivalent.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Databases (DB) and database management systems (DBMS) are important parts of information systems
(IS). Developing virtually every IS involves the design and implementation of a new DB or the use of
an existing DB. Understanding the fundamental concepts of DB systems and the basic knowledge of
DBMS tools is a critical first step in your future careers as either users or developers of IS of any kind.
This is a general course about data and data management, and its intent is to assure your basic
understanding of DB and DBMS. No explicit prior knowledge of the subject is required for this course.
Students enter this course with widely varying backgrounds in terms of education, business experience,
and technology knowledge. Therefore, I assume that overall students taking this course have little entry
knowledge of the subject. Some of you may find that they have more knowledge of particular areas
than is required for the course. I ask you to be patient if you encounter this situation.
The objectives of this course are to:
1.
Introduce general concepts of data, database systems and database management;
2.
Introduce you to the design of relational databases through the Entity-Relationship Diagrams
and Normalization procedures;
3.
Develop basic skills in the use of SQL in defining and creating a database, inserting and
modifying entries in a table, and retrieving data to produce useful information.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
1.
Develop and implement a sound data model for a business data system;
2.
Design, implement, and use a relational database;
3.
Use SQL to create queries, generate reports and administer a database;
4.
Understand how database systems are used in various types of business IS.
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS, MATERIALS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Oppel, A. (2011). Databases DeMYSTiFieD (2nd ed). ISBN: 978-0-07-174799-8 (DBsD)
Oppel, A. (2005). SQL DeMYSTiFieD. ISBN: 978-0-07-226224-7 (SQLD)
Blackboard Class Management System (blackboard.uncg.edu)
You should be familiar with Blackboard. It will be used for announcements and updates, distributing
materials and administering quizzes. I expect you to check Blackboard daily.
iSpartan email and calendar
Most individual communications outside classroom will be done through email. I expect you to check
your iSpartan email daily. I encourage you to email me immediately whenever you feel you need help.
MySQL account (baeism2.uncg.edu/sql)
This will be your primary working environment. It is free. I will provide you with your access
credentials by email during the first week of the course.
You should have a computer with a functioning internet connection, know your usernames and
passwords and be able to connect to and remain connected to the UNCG network, especially during the
tests. I expect you to bring your computers (laptops or tablets) to every class.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT
This class will be based on readings and online videos, in-class exercises and discussions, quizzes, and
homework assignments. All materials will be distributed and all tests will be administered
electronically. Feel free to keep notes in any format convenient to you.
Lectures
In-class time will be dedicated primarily to clarify the course materials, to discuss the key concepts, to
review homework assignments and to practice. Therefore, I expect you to come to each lecture having
read the chapter(s) assigned for that day.
Quizzes
There will be 10 weekly short take-home quizzes to check your familiarity with readings and basic
understanding of fundamental concepts. Quizzes will include the entire week’s material. To pass them
successfully you will have to read in advance. Each quiz will contain 10 multiple choice questions and
will be administered via Blackboard and graded automatically. Quizzes will open on Mondays at 7:00
AM and will be due on Thursdays at 11:59 PM. Feel free to submit early.
Homework Assignments
There will be 10 individual homework assignments due in class on Tuesday. Use the template on
Blackboard. Bring two hard copies.
Tests
The midterm and final tests will consist of about 40 multiple choice questions and short problems each.
They will be administered via Blackboard in class. Both tests will need to be taken on the scheduled
days. No make-up examinations will be offered. If you must miss a test for an extraordinary reason,
please notify me in advance to work out a solution.
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / GRADING
Your grades will be based on the following allocation:
Requirements
Points toward grade
Quizzes (10 quizzes, 2 points each)
20
Homework (10 assignments, 5 points each)
50
Midterm test (15 points)
15
Final test (15 points)
15
Total
100
Your letter grade will be based on the following distribution:
Points
Grade
Points
Grade
Points
Grade
Points
Grade
97-100%
A+
87-90%
B+
77-80%
C+
67-70%
D+
93-97%
A
83-87%
B
73-77%
C
63-67%
D
90-93%
A–
80-83%
B–
70-73%
C–
60-63%
D–
< 60%
F
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STATEMENT OF STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This syllabus is a contract between you as a student and me as the instructor in this class. Your full
understanding and acceptance of the following rights and responsibilities will lead to better learning. If
you are in this class after week 1, I assume you have read, understood and “signed” this contract.
You have the right to expect from your instructor:
1.
A clear statement of course policies, expectations, assessment and grading practices;
2.
Opportunities to learn and grow professionally;
3.
Knowledgeable and timely assistance regarding class assignments and course content;
4.
A response to your email within 24 hours, including an arrangement to meet;
5.
Adherence to the University policies;
6.
Professional behavior, equitable treatment, ethical practices, and respect for human rights;
7.
Adequate opportunity to appeal any perceived violations of the above rights.
You have specific responsibilities to:
1.
Commit yourself to grow academically and professionally;
2.
Plan your study and work schedule appropriately to allow sufficient time to do quality work in
the course (Review “Suggested Academic Workload Guidelines” for the Bryan School of
Business and Economics published in the UNCG Undergraduate Bulletin);
3.
Complete all assignments in a professional manner;
4.
Strictly adhere to the posted deadlines;
5.
Practice ethical behaviors and display respect to the rights of others;
6.
Timely contact your instructor and discuss circumstances that may prevent you from achieving
acceptable performance;
7.
Understand and follow the school and course policies, including the UNCG Academic Integrity
Policy (sa.uncg.edu/dean/academic-integrity), and report observed violations of these policies.
I encourage you to seek ways to learn about the subject matter of this course, apply the knowledge you
gained for the benefits of yours and others, and have fun doing this (in socially and environmentally
responsible ways). You must attend each class period on time and come to class prepared. Please do
not come to class late. When absent, it is your responsibility to ascertain missed information, including
any special announcements. In case of extraordinary circumstances (inclement weather, family, etc.)
your absence must be justified with a document proof. Quizzes and assignments will be opened for
submission in advance long enough to avoid missing them.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
University students are expected to observe academic honesty and the provisions of the UNCG
Academic Integrity Policy in completing their coursework (sa.uncg.edu/handbook/academic-integritypolicy). Discussing your assignments with other students can be a valuable learning opportunity.
However, you are expected to do your own original work. A student is a subject to penalty for
academic misconduct, such as plagiarism. I assume that by submitting your work in this course you
conform to the Academic Integrity Policy. Any violations will result in charges.
DISABILITY SERVICES
If you have any type of learning or physical disability, please contact the UNCG Office of Disability
Services in Suite 208 EUC. The Disability office will contact me once your request is approved.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
You can use the following schedule to track your progress in the course. Should any changes in this
schedule happen, I will provide you with the updated version.
Week
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Day
Date
Topic
Readings due
Assignments
due
T
20-Aug
Syllabus and Introduction
R
22-Aug
Database Fundamentals
DBsD Ch 1
T
27-Aug
Database Fundamentals
SQLD Ch 1
R
29-Aug
Intro to SQL: Concepts
DBsD Ch 4, SQLD Ch 2
Quiz 1
T
3-Sep
5-Sep
DBsD Ch 2
SQLD Ch 2
HW 1
R
RDB Components
Basics of Creating Tables
Quiz 2
T
10-Sep
RDB Components
DBsD Ch 2
HW 2
R
12-Sep
Basics of Single Table Queries
SQLD Ch 4
Quiz 3
T
17-Sep
Database Modeling, ERD
DBsD Ch 7
HW 3
R
19-Sep
Single Table Queries
SQLD Ch 4
Quiz 4
T
24-Sep
Database Modeling, ERD
DBsD Ch 7
HW 4
R
26-Sep
Functions
SQLD Ch 4
Quiz 5
T
1-Oct
Database Normalization
DBsD Ch 6
HW 5
R
3-Oct
Inserting Data. Altering Tables
SQLD Ch 7
Quiz 6
T
8-Oct
Database Normalization
DBsD Ch 6
R
10-Oct
MIDTERM TEST
T
15-Oct
FALL BREAK. NO CLASS
R
17-Oct
Catch-up class
T
22-Oct
Database Life Cycle
DBsD Ch 5
HW 6
R
24-Oct
Multiple Table Queries. Joins
SQLD Ch 5
Quiz 7
T
29-Oct
Physical Database Design
DBsD Ch 8
HW 7
R
31-Oct
Multiple Table Queries. Joins
SQLD Ch 5
Quiz 8
T
5-Nov
Physical Database Design
DBsD Ch 8
HW 8
R
7-Nov
Defining DB Objects Using SQL
SQLD Ch 3
Quiz 9
T
12-Nov
SQL: Sub Queries
HW 9
R
14-Nov
Practicing SQL
Quiz 10
HW 10
T
19-Nov
Practicing SQL
R
21-Nov
Practicing SQL
T
26-Nov
Review
R
28-Nov
HOLIDAY. NO CLASS
T
3-Dec
Reading Day
R
5-Dec
FINAL TEST