CIS 670: Introduction to Database Systems I

Course Description

Introduction to the use of database systems. Use of SQL and relational algebra; conceptual and logical database design; entity-relationship model; normalization; introduction to transaction processing

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course a student should:

• understand the use of relational databases
• understand relational data languages, such as SQL and relational algebra
• understand the mechanisms for data independence, such as data models, languages and views
• understand logical database design
• become familiar with conceptual database design
• become familiar with record-at-a-time processing
• become familiar with transaction processing

Computer Usage

Academic Misconduct

Midterm/Final Exam Schedule

The midterm is scheduled during regular class time on May 3rd.

The final exams for this class are scheduled as follows:

• if you are a graduating senior, the final will be May 29 at a time and placed to be determined. Let me know as soon as possible if you will be taking the early final.
• For all other students, the final will be during regular class time on June 5.

You must take the exams (midterm and final) during the time scheduled. No makeups will be given except with prior approval of the instructor. This approval will only be given in the most extreme of circumstances. Without prior instructor approval, you will receive a grade of zero on the exam. No exceptions will be made to this policy.

Grading

	Weight	Date	Grades
Midterm	30%	May 3	Here
Final	40%	June 5	Here
Homework	15%
HW 1	125 pts	April 10	Here
HW 2	150 pts	April 26	Here
HW 3	100 pts	May 22	Here
Project	15%	May 29	Here

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