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Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Computer & InformationTechnology
Department of Computer Information Systems
2007 /2008
Semester: 1
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Course Information
Database Systems
IS 328
CS 211 (Data Structures)
Dr. Hassan Najadat
Ph4 L0
10:15-11:15
najadat@just.edu.jo
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Text Book
Fundamentals of Database Systems
R. Elmasri and S. Navathe
Addison Wesley
2006
5th
http://www.aw-bc.com/elmasri
 Modern Database Systems, Jeffrey A. Hoffer, Mary Prescott,
Fred McFadden, 7th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2004
 Database Systems Concepts, Silberschatz, Korth and
Sudarshan, McGraw Hill, 4th ed., 2002
 “An Introduction to Database Systems”, C. J. Date, 6th
Edition, Addison Wesley, 1995.
 “Principles of Database Systems”, J. Ullman, Computer
Society Press.
Assessment Type
First Exam
Second Exam
Project in Lab
Quizzes and Assignments
Final Exam
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Weight
20%
20%
10%
10%
40%
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Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students with the theoretical background
and practical experience relating to the design and implementation of relational databases.
Students, during this course, are trained to use SQL to create databases and practice some
of the theory taught in class. The main objectives of the course are:
1. Know the terminology associated with the database field. (5%)
2. Know the methodologies to design database systems. (5%)
3. Know some conceptual models (such as ER and EER) (10%)
4. Know the relational model (5%)
5. Know query languages associated with relational models (Relational Algebra and
SQL). (20%)
6. Assess the quality of a relational schema (via normalization). (15%)
7. Teach students the principles of database design (10%).
8. Teach students the fundamentals of query processing (10%).
9. Teach students to create database applications using MS-Access (10%) [in lab]
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Teaching & Learning Methods
Class lectures, lecture notes, homework assignments, and projects are designed to
achieve the course objectives.
You should read the assigned chapters before class, complete assignments on
time, participate in class discussions among other things to understand the
material. You should ask questions, whether in class or during office hours.
You are responsible for all material covered in class.
If you have any concerns, please communicate them to the instructor in class, in
office or by email.
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Week
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Course Contents
Topics
Databases and Database Users
Database System Concepts and Architecture
Data Modeling Using the Entity-Relationship Model
and Enhanced Entity-Relationship Model
The Relational Data Model and Relational Database
Constraints
ER- and EER-to-Relational Mappings
The Relational Algebra
SQL - The Relational Database Standard
Practical Database Design Methodology
Functional Dependencies and Normalization for
Relational Databases
Relational Database Design Algorithms and Further
Dependencies
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objective
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills to analyse business
requirements and produce a viable model and implementation of a database to meet such
requirements. Students
 Should be able to know basic terms associated with database management systems,
such as database, database management system, primary key, foreign key, database
administrator, benefits of database systems, factors to consider when buying a DBMS.
 Should be able to create a conceptual design for a database based on problem
specifications and user-requirements.
 Should be able to model databases using the ER and EER models.
 Should be able to choose a suitable DBMS; and mapping the conceptual design of a
database into the selected DBMS’s format.
 Should be able to create queries using Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus.
 Should be able to use and create queries using SQL.
 Should be able to normalize data and transform it into forms that are most suitable to
the applications at hand.
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Homeworks
Makeup Exams
Project in Lab
Attendance
Code of
Conduct
Additional Notes
 Homeworks are due at the beginning of class,
 Late homeworks will not be accepted,
 All works have to be done independently,
 Students handing in similar homeworks will receive a grade of 0
(ZERO) and face possible disciplinary actions.
 In accordance with university regulations, i.e. students should bring
a valid excuse authenticated through valid channels in JUST.
 All works will be done in Lab.
 Project will be divided into different phases which have to be
graded in lab time.
 Students are expected to attend all classes
 If a student misses 10% of the classes without an acceptable
reason, the student will be assigned a grade of 35, according to the
rules of JUST.
The assignments, and of course the quizzes, and exams need to be
done individually. Copying of another student's work or code, even
if changes are subsequently made, is inappropriate, and such work or
code will not be accepted. The University has very clear guidelines for
academic misconduct, and they will be enforced in this class.
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