Fall 2022 Syllabus Template Faculty Syllabus Workgroup Revision 8/31/2020 Revised 3/8/2022 SYLLABUS FOR FALL 2022 Catalog Number, Title of Course: CIT 170 - 95Y1 Database Design Fundamentals Course Credit Hours: 3 credit hours Class Number(s): 47388 Instruction Mode: HB: Hybrid (Blackboard In-Person Hybrid), see course note. Course Note: Class will meet in person according to scheduled days and times. Beginning and Ending Dates: August 15 – December 11 Instructor Name: Bill Jing Phone Number: 859-442-1105 E-Mail Address: bill.jing@kctcs.edu Office Location: Boone Campus, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Room B103G Office Hours: Monday: 11:00–12:00 pm; Thursday: 11:00 am~1:00 pm; Friday Virtual Open Lab on MS Teams: 10:00 am ~12:00 pm CAMPUS SAFETY INFORMATION: Boone Campus, (859) 307-1884 Edgewood Campus, (859) 307-1037 Urban Metro Campus, (859) 307-8419 Transportation Technology Center, (859) 391-6152 https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/student-life/campus-safety/index.aspx TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT: All in-person and online courses at Gateway use Blackboard which is a learning management system. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all Gateway students have a computer with reliable Internet access. Smart phones, tablets and/or Chromebooks may not provide reliable access. Course specific technology requirements are outlined below in the “Required Text(s), Tools and/or Supplies” section. A computer with the following specs should be sufficient for online learning: • Macintosh OS X (10.12 or higher) or Windows PC (8 or higher) • 8 GB RAM or more is highly recommended • 128 GB of available hard-drive space • Screen resolution set to 1280 X 1024 • Broadband/high-speed uninterrupted Internet access; minimum speed of 10 Mbps download, 1.5 Mbps upload • Webcam, microphone, and speakers The Help Desk is available to answer your questions about Blackboard. Contact the KCTCS Online Technical Help Desk at https://kctcs.edu/education-training/kctcs-online/learn-byterm/help.aspx any time 24/7. All KCTCS students who are currently enrolled in a course are eligible to install the full version of Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus on up to 5 devices for free. Specific details, requirements and instructions can be found at https://kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/softwarediscounts.aspx The Gateway Bookstore stocks Dell laptops for student purchase. It may be possible for Financial Aid eligible students, whose total aid exceeds their tuition and fees, to use Financial Aid to Page 1 of 6 Fall 2022 Syllabus Template Faculty Syllabus Workgroup Revision 8/31/2020 Revised 3/8/2022 purchase a laptop. Please contact the Gateway Bookstore for additional information at (859) 815-7630 or the Office of Financial Aid for eligibility and availability requirements. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of database and database management system concepts, internal design models, normalization, network data models, development tools, and applications.. COURSE OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student can: 1. Define a database and its uses. 2. Describe the difference between traditional files and databases. 3. Define a database management system (DBMS) and describe the services a DBMS provides to users. 4. Identify and describe the main features of hierarchical, network, and relational database models. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between logical and physical design. 6. Model a realistic business application using a technology-independent data model. 7. Design and implement a database using the relational model, with emphasis on data integrity in addition, to security. 8. Define and use the normalization process to further refine the relational table definitions. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the database administration function. 10. Define and be able to use data definition language, data manipulation language, and instructions that apply relational algebra. 11. Demonstrate an understanding of distributed database systems. COURSE PREREQUISITES: (CIT 105 OR OST 105 OR IMD 100) AND Quantitative Reasoning College-Readiness] OR Consent of Instructor. REQUIRED TEXT(S), TOOLS, AND/OR SUPPLIES: The book is provided online through the course – no purchase is necessary. It is in each module in Blackboard and the cost was included in your tuition for this course. Contact the Gateway Bookstore at Covington or Boone should you want to purchase the hard copy version of the book. MindTap MIS, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for Coronel/Morris' Database Systems: Design, Implementation, & Management, 13th Edition, ISBN 13: 978-1-337-62793-1, Pearson Education Limited 2020. You can purchase your book from: • Gateway Bookstore at Boone Campus (500 Technology Way Florence KY, 41042) • https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/student-resources/bookstore.aspx • KCTCS Distance Learning Bookstore (www.whywaitforbooks.com) GRADING/EVALUATION METHODS: Standard A = 90% - 100% B= 80 % - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60 % - 69% E =below 60% Item Points Comments Module 1 30 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Module 2 30 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Module 3 30 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Module 4 30 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Module 5 30 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Module 6 50 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Page 2 of 6 Fall 2022 Syllabus Template Faculty Syllabus Workgroup Revision 8/31/2020 Revised 3/8/2022 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Course Project Total: 85 30 20 100 435 Must be completed on BB and MindTap Must be completed on BB and MindTap Must be completed on BB and MindTap Must be completed on BB and MindTap On Blackboard You can track your progress in the course by viewing your assignment and test grades in Blackboard https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/onlinelearning/index.aspx CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY: you are required to attend all the scheduled class meetings. WITHDRAW POLICY: From the end of the drop/add period through the official midterm or midsession date, Oct 10 for this course, a student may withdraw from the course and receive a “W.” From the first day after midterm or midsession until the last day to withdraw of the session, a student may, at the instructor’s discretion, withdraw from a course, and the instructor may assign a grade of “W.” The student must initiate the official withdrawal by filling out an online drop form. No grade will be reported for a student who withdraws by the last day to drop without a grade. If receiving financial aid, please consult with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes to understand how your aid may be affected. The GCTC’s drop and add form and process can be found at https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/registrar/dropping-addingclasses.aspx ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY: Accessibility Services will work with you to determine if you need accommodations to help you have equal access while at Gateway. Did you have an IEP or 504 Plan as part of your high school experience? Do you have a disorder that interferes with your ability to learn? Contact Gateway Accessibility Services at (859) 442-4120 or email at gw-disabilityservice@kctcs.edu. See Gateway’s Web site for more information at https://gateway.kctcs.edu/currentstudents/student-life/accessibility-services/. Please note that students with test accommodations are required to schedule proctored exams with Disability Services five business days prior to the given exam date. LIBRARY INFORMATION: Gateway Library resources are mostly online and include electronic books and digital databases. Visit the Gateway Library’s website to access these electronic resources anytime and anywhere you have access to the internet: https://gateway.kctcs.edu/currentstudents/student-resources/library/index.aspx Should students require access to physical library materials such as print books and magazines not available at the Gateway Library, Information Commons and Library staff can help students request an Interlibrary Loan, or obtain a library card and materials from our partner libraries, the Kenton County Public Library and Grant County Public Library. There are physical reference collections on each campus for students to access at their convenience. STARFISH: We care about your success! Throughout the term, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades or academic performance. Please pay attention to these emails and consider taking the recommended actions. They are sent to help you be successful! https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/starfish-retention-tool.aspx FREE GATEWAY TUTORING SERVICES: To access Gateway tutors, visit our page for the Tutoring Schedule or Chat with a Tutor https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/tutoring/index.aspx Email us Page 3 of 6 Fall 2022 Syllabus Template Faculty Syllabus Workgroup Revision 8/31/2020 Revised 3/8/2022 gw-cas@kctcs.edu. Text us (859) 765-1125. Times don't work for you? Take advantage of a free 24/7 tutoring service available to Gateway students. Find the link in your Blackboard course listed as "Online Tutoring" to access. Paper drop-off service or live chat with a tutor to get real time support.” CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE/RULES/REGULATIONS OF THE CLASSROOM: • No food or beverages are permitted in the classroom. • All hand held electronic devices must to turned off • Student Expectations • Submission of Assignments and Activities • 10 Best Rules of Netiquette and Professionalism • Etiquette in Discussion Boards • Job readiness.] ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: The college affirms that it will not tolerate academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of academic rights of students and student offenses. The KCTCS Code of Student Conduct found on-line at https://kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/code-of-student-conduct.aspx PROCEDURES RELATING TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT/TITLE IX STATEMENT: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination. It covers pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, miscarriage, recovery from childbirth, lactation, students parenting children that require medical attention, and student that have or are experiencing sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, and any forms of retaliation. If any of these situations apply to you, you may be entitled to various classroom accommodations and support. Documentation is required and accommodations are not retroactive. It is important to communicate to your instructor, so we can support you! Once you communicate your situation to your instructor, he or she will follow up with the Title IX Coordinator. Our Title IX Coordinator will contact you through email to discuss your rights, options and next steps. For additional information, please contact our school’s Title IX coordinator, Mallis Graves at 859442-1608 or email at mallis.graves@kctcs.edu. If you would like to learn more about sexual misconduct or report an incident please visit https://gateway.kctcs.edu/current-students/student-life/title-ix/index.aspx COMMUNICATION/TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS: Students are required to use official KCTCS email for all academic correspondence. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY: Students are required to ensure the privacy of personal information. User account information, including but not limited to user passwords, may not be transferred to or shared with another. Students are expected to read and follow the acceptable use policy. https://policies.kctcs.edu/administrative-policies/4-2-5.aspx BLACKBOARD: Students and faculty with questions about the technology or use of Blackboard may contact eLearning at gateway.elearning@kctcs.edu. https://gateway.kctcs.edu/currentstudents/academic-resources/online-learning/ COURSE OUTLINE: Assignment Due1 Format PART 1 (08/15/2022 ~09/04/2022) Three Weeks Page 4 of 6 Grading Fall 2022 Syllabus Template Faculty Syllabus Workgroup Revision 8/31/2020 Revised 3/8/2022 START HERE MODULE – Orientation to the Course 08/21/2022 @ 11:59PM Introduction Activity 0 pts Module 1 – Chapter 1: Database System Problem 08/28/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Critical Thinking Exercises 08/28/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 08/28/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts Module 2 – Chapter 2: Data Models Problem 09/04/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Critical Thinking Exercises 09/04/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 09/04/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts PART 2 (09/05/2022 ~ 10/09/2022) Five Weeks Module 3 - Chapter 3: The Relational Database Model Problem 09/18/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Critical Thinking Exercises 09/18/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 09/18/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts Module 4 - Chapter 4: Entity Relationship (ER) Modeling Problem 09/25/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Critical Thinking Exercises 09/25/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 09/25/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts Module 5 - Chapter 6: Normalization of Database Table Critical Thinking Exercises 10/09/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Critical Thinking Exercises 10/09/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 10/09/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts PART 3 (10/10/2022 ~ 11/20/2022) Six Weeks Module 6 - Chapter7: Introduction of Structured Query Language (SQL) Problem(MySQL) 10/23/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 40 pts Exam 10/23/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts Module 7 – Chapter8: Advanced SQL Problem(MySQL) 11/13/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 75 pts Exam 11/13/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts Page 5 of 6 Fall 2022 Syllabus Template Faculty Syllabus Workgroup Revision 8/31/2020 Revised 3/8/2022 Module 8 – Chappter 9: Database Design Problem 11/20/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Critical Thinking Exercises 11/20/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 11/20/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts PART 4 (11/15/2022 ~ 11/21/2022) One Week Module 9 - Chapter 13: Big Data and NoSQL Critical Thinking Exercises 12/02/2022 @ 11:59PM MindTap 10 pts Exam 12/02/2022 @ 11:59PM Complete on Blackboard 10 pts Course Project (11/22/2022 ~ 12/12/2022) two Weeks Course Project 12/11/2022 @ 11:59PM Overall Total Points Blackboard Upload 100 pts 435 pts FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Session 1, 16-Week, August 15 – December 11 • First Day of Session: August 15 • Last Day to add/drop/withdraw without a grade, and receive a 100% refund Via Student Self-Service Enrollment Shopping Cart: August 17 • Last Day to add/drop/withdraw without a grade, and receive 100% refund Via Online Drop Form on Gateway Website: August 21 • Last Day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund: September 13 • Last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of “W”: October 10 • Last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of 'W': December 2 • Last day of session: December 4 • Final Exams: Final Project is due on Dec 11. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this syllabus may be adjusted to continue to meet learning objectives. Page 6 of 6
