Apr 25, 2024  
2013-2014 Saint Joseph’s College Online 
    
2013-2014 Saint Joseph’s College Online [Archived Catalog]

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DB 300 - Database Fundamentals


This course provides students with the abilities to develop logical database models, convert them into physical databases, and then implement those models. Students will learn the concepts and tools needed to perform data analysis, create data models, construct Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), design, normalize, and administer databases. The course will emphasize the relational data model. Students will also learn Structured Query Language (SQL) to create databases and database objects as well as insert, update, delete, and retrieve data in a relational database.

Prerequisites & Notes
BA 350

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: 5 Units
  • Interactivity: Discussion Forum
  • Final Assessment: Final Project


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Understand what data modeling is.
  • Learn the concepts of Database Management Systems.
  • Develop logical database models.
  • Convert logical database models into physical databases.
  • Learn the concepts and tools needed to perform data analysis, create data models.
  • Construct Entity-Relationship diagrams (ERDs).
  • Design, normalize and administer databases.
  • Learn Structured Query Language (SQL) to create databases and database objects.
  • Learn how to insert, update, delete and retrieve data in a relational database.
  • Learn different types of databases.


Credits: 3



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