Database System Course Overview Course Objectives Learn u

Database System Course Overview

Course Objectives Learn u u Practice u u Basic database concepts and theories. Basic data modeling principles. Database design Database implementation skills Understand u How to build database systems Database Design 2

Course Requirements Grading u u Homework Assignments (40%) Midterm Project (10%) Final Project (50%) Participation (Extra Credit) Prerequisites u u Basic computer skills Technical background is not required. Database Design 3

Course Policy This class advocates an open book policy of allowing students to consult textbooks, Internet resources, and classmates when working on assignments to facilitate learning and promote collaboration. The Honor Code is in effect. With the open book policy, it is especially important to clearly indicate in submitted work any materials used from other sources. Full citation information should be given for such sources. Students are expected to be active participant in class discussions, where they will ask questions, provide insights, and explore ideas. Database Design 4

Course Resources Homepage u Required Readings u http: //widit. knu. ac. kr/~kiyang/teaching/DB/ Lecture material and online contents Supplemental Readings u u Databases Demystified by Andrew Oppel, March 2004, Mc. Graw-Hill Absolute Beginner's Guide to Databases (1 st edition) by John Petersen; 2002, Que Access 2007: The Missing Manual by Matthew Mac. Donald; 2006, Pogue Press Database Systems: Design, Implementation, and Management by Carlos Coronel, Steven A. Morris, Peter Rob; 2012, Cengage Learning Database Design 5