COURSE SYLLABUS
Introduction To Database CIT 176
INSTRUCTOR’
SDETAILS
Name: Sami Binyamin
Office:
Dist: Al-Rehab, Jeddah Community College, 1
stFloor, Room: 201, Computer Information Technology Department
Telephone No:
2870026 Ext. 430
E-mail: [email protected]
COURSE SCHEDULE
Day Time Room
Mon Wed 07:00—09:00 PM 104A
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:
1. Identify the various types of database management programs and database users.
2. Describe the main features, advantages and limitations of a DBMS.
3. Understand database system concepts and architecture
4. Design a database Using ER model and Map it to a relational schema 5. Describe relational model concepts, constraints and operations
6. Operate the database program and the microcomputer on which it runs, at an elementary level.
7. Create database tables, add, delete and update records within the database files.
8. Use a full complement of database commands and selection tools.
9. Access multiple tables simultaneously.
10.Create and use database queries using various operators 11.Create reports to display stored information
COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter Topics Hrs
1
Database and Database Users
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
8
2
Database System Concept and Architecture
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
8
Chapter Topics Hrs 4
The Relational Data Model and Relational
Database Constraints
Relational Model Concepts
Relational Model Constraints and Relational database Schemas
Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations
4
5
Relational Database Design by ER- to-Relational Mapping
Relational Database Design Using ER-to-Relational
Mapping 4
6
SQL Basic Queries
SQL Data definition and Data Types Basic Queries in SQL
Insert, Delete, and Update statements in SQL
4
7
Spreadsheet Basics
Introduction to Microsoft Excel Working with Microsoft Excel
Working with Microsoft Excel Charts
4
8
Microsoft Access basics
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
8
TOTAL 48
WEEKLY PLAN
Dates Week Chapter Topic Assignments
Quizzes Mid Exam
Remarks:
Submission Deadline for Assignments 09/02—15/02
1 1
Introduction
Characteristics of the database Approach 16/02—22/02
2 1
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 1
23/02—01/03
3 2
Data Models, Schemas and Instances
Three Schema
Architecture and Data Independence
Assignment 1 Due date:
24/02/2014 02/03—08/03
4 2
Database Languages and Interfaces DBMS Component Modules and System Utilities
Client/Server and Centralized architectures for DBMS
Classification of Database Management System
09/03—15/03
5 3
Using High-Level Conceptual Data Models for Database Design
An example of Database Application Entity Types, Entity
Quiz 1
Chapter 1, 2 Due date:
10/03/2014
23/03 To 29/03 Semester Break 30/03—05/04
7 4
Relational Model Concepts
Relational Model Constraints and Relational database Schemas
Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations
Assignment 2
06/04—12/04
8 5
Relational Database Design Using ER-to- Relational Mapping Relational Database Design Using ER-to- Relational Mapping
Assignment 2 Due date:
07/04/2014
13/04—19/04
9 6
SQL Data definition and Data Types Basic Queries in SQL Insert, Delete, and Update statements in SQL
Mid Exam
Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4
Due date:
14/04/2014 20/04—26/04
10 7
Introduction to Microsoft Excel Working With Microsoft Excel Design a database- Course Project Working with MS Excel Charts Review Project P176
Quiz 2
Chapter 5, 6 Due date:
21/04/2014
27/04—03/05
11 8
Introduction to Microsoft Access Create the Database using Microsoft Access
Create Relationships and set constraints 04/05—10/05
12 8
Import Structures and data from External sources
Export database and data from Excel to Access and vice versa To Be Announced
Later F I N A L E X A M I N A T I O N
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN & POLICY
Students’ assessments in this course are based on the following:
1. Carry Marks or Course Work Marks: Marks %
a. Assignments 20%
b. Mid-Semester Examination 30%
c. Quizzes 10%
2. Final Examination: 40 %
Total 100 %
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.
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.
REFERENCES
Main Reference:
1. Fundamentals of Database Systems 4th edition by Elmasri and Navathe, ISBN: 0- 321-20448-4
Additional:
1. Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Databases by John V. Petersen (QUE) 2. Access Database Design and Programming, Steven Roman (O’REILLY) 3. Online resources http://emestest.kau.edu.sa
