COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2010
October 18, 2010 to December 6, 2010
Monday & Wednesday 12:30 to 1:30
Database Management Systems Concepts (DBMS Concepts)
IT 20303-75
Evans School of Business
Professor:
Phone:
E-mail:
Office:
Office Hours:
Office Fax:
Secretary:
Darlene Ringhand
740-245-7287
ringhand@rio.edu
Bob Evans Farms Hall – Room 237
M & W – 10:00 to 10:30 and Noon to 1:30/3:30, T – 10:00 to 1:30, R – 10:00-Noon, or
by previous arrangement.
740.245.7110
740.245.7373(only use if absolutely necessary)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is a study of Database Management Systems concepts
leading to the model and design of a relational database. Lab Fee Required.
PREREQUISITES:
IT10103 – Intro to Information Technology
CREDIT HOURS:
3 credit hours
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Database Concepts 4th Ed. SBN-10: 0136086535
Kroenke and Auer, Pearson/Prentice Hall
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The following outcomes have been adopted for the degree program for
which this course is required:
Students will:
•Develop the student’s thought processes...to think clearly, reason logically, arrive at
one’s own conclusions through one’s own observations, interpret data, analyze situations,
evaluate evidence, discover principles, resolve problems, read rapidly with
understanding, do research, stimulate his/her creative powers, to express one’s ideas
orally and in writing.
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•Develop good problem solving technique...the ability to think critically, evaluate
evidence, apply principles of the Scientific Method, and solve problems.
•Form the students with ethical and social responsibility values and leadership qualities
conducive to success...basic honesty, individual responsibility, reliability, self-discipline,
perseverance, interpersonal cooperation, social awareness, and a spirit of hard work,
sacrifice and dedication to spiritual values, country, community, family, and neighbor.
•Develop the student’s research & communication skills through written reports &
papers, oral presentations, and class discussion so that the student will some day be able
to sell his ideas to superiors, peers, and subordinates in reports and presentations in
business meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
•Develop competent managers and leaders for governmental, non-profit, and business
organizations to effectively serve society by productively satisfying its needs.
•Inculcate an understanding of how each Business area is affected by the global
economy.
•Develop and train the student to be a quality product of the University of Rio Grande,
equipping him/her with the basic tools in Accounting, Economics, Management, Finance,
Marketing, International Business, and Information Technology.
COURSE OUTCOMES: The following outcomes have been adopted for this course. All outcomes listed
below have direct relevance to course material. Upon completion of this course students are expected to:
PROGRAM OUTCOMES--The following outcomes have been adopted for the degree
program for which this course is required:
Students will:
o •Develop the student’s thought processes...to think clearly, reason
logically, arrive at one’s own conclusions through one’s own
observations, interpret data, analyze situations, evaluate evidence,
discover principles, resolve problems, read rapidly with understanding, do
research, stimulate his/her creative powers, to express one’s ideas orally
and in writing.
o •Develop good problem solving technique...the ability to think critically,
evaluate evidence, apply principles of the Scientific Method, and solve
problems.
o •Form the students with ethical and social responsibility values and
leadership qualities conducive to success...basic honesty, individual
responsibility, reliability, self-discipline, perseverance, interpersonal
cooperation, social awareness, and a spirit of hard work, sacrifice and
dedication to spiritual values, country, community, family, and neighbor.
o •Develop the student’s research & communication skills through written
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reports & papers, oral presentations, and class discussion so that the
student will some day be able to sell his ideas to superiors, peers, and
subordinates in reports and presentations in business meetings,
conferences, and training sessions.
o •Develop competent managers and leaders for governmental, non-profit,
and business organizations to effectively serve society by productively
satisfying its needs.
o •Inculcate an understanding of how each Business area is affected by the
global economy.
o •Develop and train the student to be a quality product of the University of
Rio Grande, equipping him/her with the basic tools in Accounting,
Economics, Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, and
Information Technology.
COURSE OUTCOMES: The following outcomes have been adopted for this course.
All outcomes listed below have direct relevance to course material. Upon completion of
this course students are expected to:
Goals and Objectives of Course:

Present the most-up-to-date technology in the every-changing discipline of
Information Technology (BO=7)

Give students an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential
components in business and society. (B)=5,6)

Teach the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature, particularly
with respect to person computer hardware and software, the World Wide Web,
and enterprise computing. (BO=5,6)

Assist students in planning a career and getting certified in the computer field.
(BO=7)

Allow students to interact with a computer and learn by actually using computers
and the World Wide Web. (BO=1)
Learning Outcomes:
Goals and Objectives of Course:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Learn the basic DBMS Concepts (BO=7)
Understand and utilize basic Relational Theory concepts (BO=1,2,7)
Learn to create E-R Diagrams (BO=4,7)
Learn to develop a Relational Database design document (BO=1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of basic DBMS Concepts (BO=7)
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2. Be able to complete a DBMS Concepts Project (BO=1,2,7)
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge Relational Database terms (BO=1,2,4,7)
4. Understand how Relational Database design is providing opportunities in all
fields of employment (BO=1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
GRADING
POLICIES/TESTING/ASSIGNMENTS/ATTENDANCE/EXPECTATIONS
Grade calculation
Grading:
Attendance/Participation (communication 10%
with instructor)
Homework Assignments
30%
Normalization Handout
20%
Final Project
40%
90% and Above
80 to 89%
70 to 79%
60 to 69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
Quizzes: This is a “hands-on” course. No quizzes will be given.
Assignment #1, #2, #3, etc. Please see assignments listed at the end of the syllabus.
Ethics: Statement of Academic Integrity
As educational institutions, the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College seek to
nurture a high standard of academic honesty and integrity in students, faculty, and staff. All persons are
expected to present and represent their own original work and to fully and properly credit sources of
information used in the preparation of their own original work. Any person committing an act of
plagiarism, cheating, attendance fraud, or other form of academic dishonesty is subject to the fullest
measure of consequences, including course failure and suspension. Students caught committing an act of
academic dishonesty will receive an automatic failing grade for the course and will not be allowed to
drop that course. Repeated violations will subject the student to automatic academic suspension with
failing grades for not less than one academic year. Failing grades assigned because of academic
dishonesty will not be eligible for forgiveness under the Academic Policy.
Assignments:
Detailed assignments will be made during each section of study. Assignments must be
completed by the student with a minimum amount of assistance. Copying assignments will
result in a failing grade for the class. The assignments will require a substantial amount of work
on a computer that has the software being used in this class. This class will use the Microsoft
Office 2007 Suite of programs including: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint or programs
similar to the programs listed. Assignments are due one week following the assignment of the
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homework. Homework is assigned weekly according to the list provided above.
Withdrawal: Final day to withdraw from course is April 2, 2010.
ADA POLICY: If a student wishes to be identified as having a physical, mental, or learning
disability, that may or may not require reasonable accommodation(s), he/she must register with
the Office of Accessibility. These registered students should identify themselves to their
instructors and provide a written statement from the Accessibility Office that indicates the
appropriate accommodations. The process of a student self-proclaiming the need for
accommodation should occur as early in the semester as possible. The Office of Accessibility
phone is 245-7339 and is located in Rhodes Hall, Room 116, University of Rio Grande.
FERPA: The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are committed to
fully respecting and protecting the rights of students under the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights generally include the right to inspect, review and seek
amendment to the student's education records and the right to provide written consent before
personally identifiable information from education records is disclosed. Under FERPA, students
have the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged
failures to comply with FERPA. Please see the Student Records Confidentiality/Rights Under
FERPA section of the Student Handbook for details and more information.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Standard university policies, as described in the Student Handbook,
apply.
WITHDRAWAL: Refer to Student Handbook
** This syllabus is not to be construed as a contract with the
student and may be subject to change**
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Assignments:
Detailed assignments will be made during each section of study. Assignments must be
completed by the student with a minimum amount of assistance. Copying assignments will
result in a failing grade for the class. The assignments will require a substantial amount of work
on a computer that has the software being used in this class. This class will use the Microsoft
Office 2003 Suite of programs including: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage and
Publisher or programs similar to the programs listed. Assignments are due one week following
the assignment of the homework. Homework is assigned weekly according to the list provided
above.
Course PowerPoints:
Unit
Topic
Section 01
Introduction
Section 02
The Relational Theory
Section 03
The Relational DBMS
Section 04
Data Modeling for Logical Design
Section 05
Normalization for Logical Design
Section 06
Physical Database Design
Section 07
Using a Relational Database
Section 08
Review
Semester Week
Module 1
Assignment
Read Chapter 1 – Getting Started
Chapter 1 PowerPoint Slides
View Power Point Slides Introduction
Access 2007 Help
Module 2
Complete the James River Jewelry Project (letters
A-E) at the end of Chapter 1 and e-mail the results
to your instructor
Read Chapter 2 – The Relational Model
Chapter 2 PowerPoint Slides
View PowerPoint Slides The Relational Theory &
The Relational DBMS
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Access 2007 Help
Review (practice) on the Normalization Handout
Module 3
Complete the James River Jewelry Project questions
(1-6) at the end of chapter 2 and e-mail the results
to your instructor
Read Chapter 3 – Structured Query Language
Chapter 3 PowerPoint slides
View PowerPoint Slides Using a Relational
Database
View PowerPoint Slides Normalization for Logical
Design and do the Normalization Exercise due 9/16
Access 2007 Help
Module 4
Complete the James River Jewelry Project questions
at the end of Chapter 3 (A-R) and e-mail the results
to your instructor
Read Chapter 4 – Database Design and
Management
Chapter 4 PowerPoint Slides
View PowerPoint Slides Data Modeling for Logical
Design & Physical Database Design
Access Help for 2007
Module 5
Complete the James River Jewelry Project questions
at the end of Chapter 4 (A-E) and e-mail the results
to your instructor
Read Chapter 5 – Database Design
Chapter 5 PowerPoint Slides
Access Help for 2007
Module 6
Complete the James River Jewelry Project questions
at the end of Chapter 5 (A-G) and e-mail the results
to your instructor
Read Chapter 6 – Database Administration
Chapter 6 PowerPoint slides
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Access Help for 2007
Begin working on your Final Project with
instructions listed below
Read Chapter 7 – Database Processing applications
and Business Intelligence
Module 7
Chapter 7 PowerPoint slides
Access Help for 2007
Midterm Project
Continue working on your Final Project
Module 8 With
Completion Dates
NA
Final Project - Part I & II Assignment
Part I & II Due –
November 24, 2010
NA
Final Project - Part III Assignment
Part III Due – December
1, 2010
NA
Final Project - Part IV Assignment
Part IV Due December 3,
2010
Final Project - Due
December 6, 2010
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