INFS4240-A Database Management System (Fall 2013)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (08/26/2013 - 12/14/2013)
Days: T R
Time: 02:00 - 03:15 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Hale Center 304
Seats Available: 1 Seat!
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course provides the student with an introduction to the theory and practice of applying database technology to the solution of business and other information-related problems. Experience is provided with database design and implementation based on a thorough analysis of requirements and information modeling. A graphical user interface (GUI) approach to design and modeling is emphasized. An introduction to relational database technology is provided, highlighting the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) and report generation. Database terminology and concepts, data structures, and a comparison of the relational database model with other models (hierarchical, network, and object-oriented) is addressed. Course includes hands-on experience with the design of and interaction with a working database management system.
Prerequisites: 75 credits and INFS2120, INFS2130, INFS2140, INFS2184, INFS2151, INFS2150 or MATH2070
Prerequisites: 75 credits and INFS2120, INFS2130, INFS2140, INFS2184, INFS2151, INFS2150 or MATH2070
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About the Instructor(s)
Jeanne M. Baugh, Ed.D.
baugh@rmu.edu
412-397-6436 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 223
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University Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems
baugh@rmu.edu
412-397-6436 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 223
Profile