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Applied Science University
Faculty: of Information Technology
Department : Computer Information Systems
(Course Syllabus)
Cour
se Title
Credit
Hours
Database Systems
Course
No.
Prerequ
isite
1301203
1303342
Year
(semester)
2011-2012(1)
3
Coordinator
Name
Dr. nedhal Al saiyd
Lecturers
Dr. Nedhal Al Saiyd
&
Dr. Abdullah AlAshqur
Room
No.
1310
Lec./Lab. Credit
Lecture: 3
Lab : 0
E-mail
Office Hours
nedhal_alsaiyd@asu.edu.jo
Sun, Tue, Thu: 10-11,
11-12
Mon: 10:00-1:00
Course Objectives:
To teach students the basic concepts of database management systems and to give them the ability to design
and develop databases for real world applications.
Course Description:
The course teaches relational database design, Functional dependencies and normalization, data modeling
using the entity-relationship approach, relational algebra, and database security.
Intended Learning Outcomes :
Successful completion of this course should lead to the following learning outcomes :
A- Knowledge and Understanding :
 Understand the basics of the relational data model.
 Understand how to perform data modeling and design entity relationship diagrams.
 Understand functional dependencies and how to perform database normalization.
 Understand relational algebra operators and gain the ability to write complex algebraic expressions.
 Understand database security.
B- Intellectual Skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Develop ability to analyze a database request (query) and write an algebraic expression to implement it.
Analyze data requirements of an application and design a data model using entity relationship diagrams.
Analyze the status of a relation and be able to normalize it in order to avoided anomalies.
Analyze a relation’s functional dependencies and derive a key.
C) Subject Specific Skills:
1. Learn the foundation of SQL by understanding relational algebra’s concepts.
2. Understand SQL commands pertaining to database security.
D) Transferable Skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gain experience to perform well in both individual and teamwork assignments.
Demonstrate responsibility and professionalism by delivering on-time to meet course deadlines.
Use of creativity and innovation in problem solving.
Develop communication skills and logical reasoning abilities.
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Course Contents :
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Topics
Reference
(chapter)
Database and Database
Users.
Introduction
The Database approach
Actors on the scene and actors behind the scene
Advantages and disadvantages of the DB approach
Ch. 1
Database System Concepts
and Architecture
Database System Concepts
and Architecture
Terminology (Data Model, Schema and Instance).
3-level Architecture and Data Independence.
Database Languages and Utilities.
Centralized and Client/Server architecture
Classifications of Database Management Systems.
Ch. 2
Data Modeling using the ER
model
Data Modeling using the ER
model
Conceptual Models for Database Design.
Entities and Attributes.
Entity Types. Entity Sets.
Keys. Relationship Types, sets and Attributes.
Mappings (1:N, N:M, 1:1).
[Not to include MIN,MAX]
Relational Model Concepts
Characteristics of Relations
Relational Model Constraints.
Relational Model Operations.
Operations that cause constraint violations
Examples and review.
ER-To-Relational Mapping
The 7 mapping steps
[Not to include step 8, 9 for EER].
Review for First Exam
Queries in SQL. SELECT-FROM-WHERE structure.
Aliasing and tuple variables. Optionally of WHERE.
Using SELECT *. DISTINCT.
Pattern Matching and Arithmetic Operators.
Nested Queries. Correlated Nested Queries.
EXISTS, NOT EXIST, LIKE, ANY, ALL.
Joins. Aggregate Functions. Group by and Having.
Order By. Examples.
Why normalize? Redundant Info & Anomalies.
Null Values in Tuples.
Functional dependencies
Ch3
4
The Relational Data Model
and Relational Constraints
5
The Relational Data Model
and Relational Constraints
6
ER-to-Relational Mapping
7
SQL
8
SQL
9
SQL
10
Functional Dependencies
and Normalization
11
Functional Dependencies
and Normalization
12
Functional Dependencies
and Normalization
13
Functional Dependencies
and Normalization
14
15
16
Topic Details
Ch. 2
Assessment
HW1
Ch. 3
Ch5
HW2
Ch. 5
Quiz1
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
EXAM 1
Ch. 8
HW3
Ch. 8
HW4
Ch. 10
Quiz2
Inference Rules for Functional Dependencies.
Closure of a functional dependency.
Closure of an attribute.
Examples of how to find attribute closure.
Keys and super keys
Using closure to determine super keys and keys.
Un-normalized relations
1NF, 2NF, and 3NF
BCNF
Review of Normalization. Examples
Ch.10
EXAM2
Ch 10
HW5
Ch10
HW6
Database Security
Types of Security. Control Measures. Database Security
and the DBA. Access Protection, User Accounts and
Database Audit. Types of Discretionary privileges.
Ch. 23
Database Security
Specifying Privileges using Views. Revoking Privileges.
Grant Option. Example SQL commands. Specifying
limits on propagation of privileges. Review.
Ch 23
Final Exam
Quiz3
FINAL
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Course quality improvement :


From the market and new subjects in the field.
From students’ feedback (Evaluation sheet).
Grade Distribution :
Assessment
Grade
- First Exam
- Second Exam
- Assignments ( Reports /Quizzes/ Seminar / Homeworks ….)
- Final Examination
Date
20%
20%
20%
40%
Reading List:
Text Book
Elmasri R. and Navathe S., “Fundamentals of Database Systems”, 5 rd Edition Addison
Wesley 2007.
Other
References
[1] Thomas Connolly and Carolyn Brgg , “Database Systems. A Practical Approach to Design,
Implementation and Management “, 4nd Edition , Addison Wesley 2005.
[2] Date C.J., “ An Introduction to Database Systems” , Vol 1, 8 th Edition, Addison Wesley 2004.
[3] M. Kifer, A. Bernsten, and P. Lewis, "Database Systems: An Application-Oriented Approach",
Addison Wesley, 2nd Edition, 2006.
[4] David M. Kroenke, “Database Processing” , Prentice Hall 2000.
[5] Korth H. and Silberschatz , “Database System Concepts”, 3rd Edition.,
McGrow – Hill 1998.
[6] Mc Fadden F. R., Hopper J. A. and Prescat M. B, “Modern Database
Management ", 5th Edition. , Addison Wesley 1999.
Last update date: 8 Oct 2011, by: Dr. Nedhal Al Saiyd
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