IMS 4212: Course Introduction 1 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida ISM 4212 Dr. Larry West Write this down!

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 2 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Course Topics ISM 4212 — Database Management Systems –"Design and implementation of relational databases in organizations" (UCF Undergraduate Catalog) Additional topics –Database application design and implementation –Data warehousing –Database administration –Distributed databases

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 3 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Storage Problems Identify a storage problem that has nothing to do with information or data What are the items to be stored? What different approaches are taken by different people to store these items? For each approach: –What are the costs? –What are the advantages? –What are the disadvantages? –Do advantages and disadvantages apply to placing items in storage, storage, or retrieval?

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 4 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Database Design All business information systems rely on stored data Data can be stored efficiently or inefficiently “Efficiency” applies to: –Act of placing data into storage –Storing data –Act of retrieving data –Act of modifying data There are often tradeoffs –Easier storage makes for harder retrieval –Etc.

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 5 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Database Design (cont.) "Efficiency" depends on many factors –Type of data –Capabilities of computer hardware –Capabilities of database management system (DBMS) –Access & user needs –Data volume –Transaction frequency and nature Design decisions create costs and benefits Database designer creates the data structures used by applications –These enable storage and retrieval

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 6 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Database Designers Database design is a key element in any information system Database designers must understand the business's processes to design effective databases Effectively analyzing organizational data needs and designing effective structures is where you will make your money in the early years of your careers

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 7 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Prerequisites ISM 3253 is an absolute and unwaiverable prerequisite –Group project requires implementation in VB –VB will be the example language used in client server presentations If you do not meet this prerequisite you should go ahead and leave now.

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 8 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida What’s Different About this Course To succeed in this course you must perform the same tasks you will perform on the job as an MIS professional –Understand problems and design solutions –Translate specifications from someone else into a finished requirement –Learn techniques with some learning on your own –Recognize how to adapt techniques learned for one use to another similar use

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 9 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida What’s Different About this Class (cont.) You have no right to a good grade in this class, even if you show up every day You are responsible for understanding the material, memorizing it just won’t work You are responsible for managing your efforts –Backing up your projects –Having time to coordinate with the instructor –Planning time to study and complete the projects You must have time to use the lab or your own computer for projects

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 10 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida What’s Different About this Course (cont.) While the class has lots of theory in it the theory is all applied Your group project or SQL either works or it doesn’t Your answer is either right (it works) or its wrong (it doesn’t) I will evaluate you as if you worked for me and your work becomes part of what I give my boss You are past the general background part of your educations now

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 11 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida How to Succeed... Don’t see memorization as the goal –Allow knowledge to embed itself through use –Be able to recognize why a step is used or suggested Thoroughly understand the problem you are dealing with — be able to solve it with pencil and paper before you attempt to implement the solution Allow adequate time to complete assignments Allow adequate time to get help from the instructor when you are stuck Practice techniques we cover in class right away Coordinate with the instructor

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 12 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida How to Succeed (cont.) Work effectively with your team –Divide responsibility –Keep each other informed –Do your part on time and expect your team members to do the same Get the fundamental skills under control early –Practice –Experiment

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 13 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida What I’m Assuming About You You understand basic Windows tasks –Editing –Saving, opening, copying, moving, and deleting files You understand the fundamentals of programming You have time in your schedule to complete the assignments and work with your group You understand how to use and the Web or will learn quickly You have access to computer and software –See “Textbook” link on course page

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 14 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida What You Can Assume About Me I understand this material I won’t try to trick you I want you to succeed I will give you the grade you earn I will be available to you as described in the syllabus except for announced absences

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 15 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Grading PointsGradePointsGradePointsGrade 92 +A80 +B -68 +D A -78 +C +62 +D 87 +B +70 +C60 +D B69 +C -< 60F

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 16 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Grading Weights Exams30%Two midterms and final exam. Final is comprehensive but emphasizes material since the last midterm. All exams are open book and open note but computers may not be used during exams. Homework20%Three major homework assignments. Quizzes15%Number of quizzes to be determined. Total quiz average will be multiplied by 15% to give contribution to course grade. Quizzes will be done outside of class and may require computer work. Some "quizzes" will look more like small homework assignments than traditional quizzes. Project35%Group project for the design and implementation of a working database and application

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 17 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Grade Distribution Fall 2008 A9 A-6 B+2 B10 B-2 C+2 C8 C-4 D4 F7

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 18 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Problem Grades TOTALGRADEP1P2P3E1E2E3H1H2H3Q1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6Q7Q C C C C D D D D F F F F F F F

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 19 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida Admin Stuff Attendance About the text books and software Using the Web Site Using Registering Lab Overview

IMS 4212: Course Introduction 20 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida ISM 4212 Write this down! Dr. Larry West