COURSE PLAN
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CIT176
INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE
CONTENT
INSTRUCTOR’S DETAILS
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COURSE SCHEDULE
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SYNOPSIS
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
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COURSE OUTLINE
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WEEKLY PLAN
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ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN & POLICY
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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REFERENCES
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INSTRUCTOR’S DE TAILS
Name: Aftab Alam Abdussami
Office: Room 201/1B, Computer Information Technology Section, 1st Floor, Jeddah Community
College.
Telephone No: 2870026 Ext. 513
E-mail: alamaft@gmail.com
COURSE SCHEDULE
Day
Sat/Mon
Wed
Time
1000 - 1100
1000 - 1200
Room
006A
006A
SYNOPSIS
This course explains the key concepts used in database systems and demonstrates the
features of a Database management software. The course will discuss the different types of
commercial database systems and will explain the concepts used to design a database.
Also this course will teach how to implement a database using the relational DBMS. The
course also illustrates the usage of database management systems .
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, students should be able to:
 Identify the various types of database management programs and database users.
 Describe the main features, advantages and limitations of a DBMS.
 Understand database system concepts and architecture
 Design a database Using ER model and Map it to a relational schema
 Describe relational model concepts, constraints and operations
 Operate the database program and the microcomputer on which it runs, at an elementary level.
 Create database tables, add, delete and update records within the database files.
 Use a full complement of database commands and selection tools.
 Access multiple tables simultaneously.
 Create and use database queries using various operators
 Create reports to display stored information
COURSE OUTL INE
Chapter
1
Database and Database
Users
2
Database System
Concept and Architecture
3
Data Modeling Using
Entity Relationship Model
4
The Relational Data
Model and Relational
Database Constraints
5
Relational Database
Design by ER-to-
Topics
Introduction
Characteristics of the database Approach
Actors on the scene
Workers behind the scene
Advantages of Using the DBMS Approach
A brief history of Database Applications
When not to Use a DBMS
Data Models, Schemas and Instances
Three Schema Architecture and Data Independence
Database Languages and Interfaces
DBMS Component Modules and System Utilities
Client/Server and Centralized architectures for DBMS
Classification of Database Management System
Using High-Level Conceptual Data Models for Database Design
An example of Database Application
Entity Types, Entity Sets, Attributes, and Keys
Relationship Types, Relationship Sets, Roles, and Structural Constraints
Weak Entity Types
ER Diagrams, Naming Conventions and Design Issues
Relational Model Concepts
Relational Model Constraints and Relational database Schemas
Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations
Relational Database Design Using ER-to-Relational Mapping
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Relational Mapping
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SQL Basic Queries
7
Spreadsheet Basics
8
Microsoft Access basics
SQL Data definition and Data Types
Basic Queries in SQL
Insert, Delete, and Update statements in SQL
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Working with Microsoft Excel
Working with Microsoft Excel Charts
Introduction to Microsoft Access
Create the Database using Microsoft Access
Import structures and data from external sources
Refine the Database and Create Relationships and set the relationship constraints
TOTAL
WEEKLY PLAN
*CAClass Assignment
Dates Wk Ch
Sept 10
1
2
Assignments
Introduction to the Course
1
Sept 17
Introduction
Characteristics of the database Approach
Forum F1
Assignment CA1
3
1
Sept 25
4
2
5
2
6
3
7
3
8
3
9
4
10
4
Oct 01
Oct 08
Oct 15
Oct 22
Oct 29
12 Nov
19 Nov
**LALab Assignment
Topic
Actors on the scene
Workers behind the scene
Advantages of Using the DBMS Approach
A brief history of Database Applications
When not to Use a DBMS
Assignment
LA1
Data Models, Schemas and Instances
Three Schema Architecture and Data
Assignment LA2
Independence
Database Languages and Interfaces
DBMS Component Modules and System Utilities Quiz Q1[ch1,2]
Client/Server and Centralized architectures for
DBMS
Assign CA2
Classification of Database Management System
Using High-Level Conceptual Data Models for
Database Design
An example of Database Application
Assignment LA3
Entity Types, Entity Sets, Attributes, and Keys
Revision & Midterm I (Chapter 1 & 2)
Relationship Types, Relationship Sets, Roles,
Quiz Q2(Ch3)
and Structural Constraints
Review Exam-I
Weak Entity Types
ER Diagrams, Naming Conventions and Design Exam-I[CH1,2,3]
Issues
Review Chapter 3
Assignment LA4
Relational Model Concepts
Relational Model Constraints and Relational
Forum F2
database Schemas
Assignment CA3
Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint
Violations
Assignment CA4
Remarks:
Due Date
6
Dates
Wk
Ch
11
5
26 Nov
12
5
Dec 3
13
Topic
Assignments
Relational Database Design Using ER-toRelational Mapping
Remarks:
Due Date
Quiz Q3[CH4]
Assignment LA5
Relational Database Design Using ER-toRelational Mapping
6
SQL Data definition and Data Types
Basic Queries in SQL
Insert, Delete, and Update statements in SQL
Revision & Midterm II(Chapter 3,5,7)
14
7 Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Dec 17
Working With Microsoft Excel
Design a database- Course Project
15
7 Working with MS Excel Charts
Dec 24
Review Project P176
Assignment CA5
Quiz Q4[CH5]
Dec 10
16
8
17
8
Dec 31
Jan 7
Jan 14
18
Review Exam-II
Project P176
Exam-II[CH3,4,5]
Quiz Q5[CH6,7]
Review P176
Review P176
Introduction to Microsoft Access
Create the Database using Microsoft Access
Quiz Q6[CH8]
Create Relationships and set constraints
Import Structures and data from External sources Overall Review
Export database and data from Excel to Access
and vice versa
Review for Final Exam
FINAL EXAMINATION
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN & POLICY
Students’ assessments in this course are based on the following:
1)
Carry Marks
 Assignments
 Mid-Semester Examination
2)
10%
40%
 Quizzes
10%
 Forums
5%
Final Examination
Total
35 %
100 %
Carry marks will be given before or on Week 7.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is mandatory. Instructor is required to keep attendance records and report
absences. Due to the interactive nature of this course, attendance is an essential part of the
educational experience. JCC expects students to exercise good judgment regarding
attendance. Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from
absence.
Punctuality is important. The instructor MAY NOT ALLOW student(s) to enter the classroom if
he/she is a habitual latecomer.
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Students with ZERO absence will be upgraded to the next grade, if passed.
Registration to a course and dropping procedure is a student’s responsibility
The proof of registration should be shown in the first class
The students are expected to be in class from the beginning of class.
Proof of valid reasons for absences will be verified by authority after receiving DN
Those who come in the class within 10 minutes are considered LATE
After ten (10) minutes the students are marked absent
After three weeks equivalent absence, a grade of “DN” (Denied) will be issued
It's responsibility of the student to keep the record of his absences.
Electronic devices must be turned off during all class and Lab times. Otherwise he may
be asked to leave class and will be marked absent.
STUDENT'S RESPONSIBI LITY
 Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from absence.
 The devices in the Lab must not be used for any other activities and/or in any other ways
than that which is explained by the instructor
 Students are required to bring pen, notebook, textbook, one flash memory (min 20 MB)
in the class
 During tests no external devices are allowed.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIO NS
If there is any student in this class who has special needs because of learning disabilities or
other disabilities, please discuss these needs with your instructor or please contact Course
Coordinator.
REFERENCES
Main Reference
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Fundamentals of Database Systems 4th edition by Elmasri and Navathe, ISBN: 0-321-20448-4
Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Databases by John V. Petersen (QUE)
Access Database Design and Programming, Steven Roman (O’REILLY)
Online resources http://emestest.kau.edu.sa