Csc1203
Elmasri and Navathe, “Fundamentals of Database Systems”, 6 th Edition, Addison- Wesley, Thomas Connolly, Carolyn Begg, “Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management”, 5 th Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2009.
Handouts lecture notes on my website the text book
These topics will be covered during the course: Introduction to Databases Database Environment Entity Relationship Enhanced Entity Relationship Modeling The Relational Model SQL: Data Manipulation Language SQL: Data Definition Language
This course requires the student to demonstrate the following: Define program-data independence, data models for database systems, database schema and database instances. Identify Structure Query Language statements used in creation and manipulation of database. Identify the modeling methodologies including conceptual(through Entity Relationship), logical, and physical model. Develop and evaluate a real database application using a database management system. Improve teamwork management and communication skills.
SubjectGrade Quizes10% Assignments10% Midterms30% Project10% Final Exam40%
There will be a short quiz at the end of each lab period (except for the first week, and the weeks where tests occur).
Assignments will be released every week (Friday) and should be handed in the next (Monday). Late submission will be on Tuesday (until 10:59 a.m.) No sheet will be accepted after that time. Cheating is prohibited; so if we caught any identical assignments both will take -10.
Please check the instructor’s website for course material and announcements. Attendance is very important if you miss class more than 25% you will be forbidden to enter the final exam If you’re late you may attend but you will be considered absent. If you miss one of the major exams you will be not excused unless the instructor accepts your formal medical report. This course requires constant studying. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.