SyllabusSyllabus~IS 260 Database Theory
Instructor:
Kris Townsend |
Class
Hours: 8:30 — 9:20 Daily |
Class Web Sitehttp://faculty.spokanefalls.edu/ktownsend/IS260 |
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Required Text and Materials
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Course Description
This course serves as a foundation for working with all types of databases.
It reviews what a database is and moves into the various database models
such as hierarchical, network, relational, entity and object oriented. It also
covers design concepts, SQL, normalization and database administration.
CSS Catalog
Prerequisites
» CAPPS 114 or permission of instructor.
Policies
Come to class prepared.
- Come to class. The easiest way to fail this class is to miss classes.
- Stay current with assigned readings and be ready for discussions
- Bring your USB flash drive every day.
- If you miss a class, catch up before the next class. Failure to do so results in loss of participation points for the missed day as well as for the day you come back unprepared.
Be responsible for important dates.
- Important dates are posted below.
- If I need to change this schedule, you will be notified at least one week prior.
- Any exceptions must be agreed upon no later than 1 day after the due date — at the discretion of the instructor.
Conduct yourself with courtesy, respect, and consideration for others.
- Engaging yourself with the computer or other electronic devices during lectures, demonstrations, and class discussions is distracting and plain rude. This includes the laptop that you might be staring at during presentations and demonstrations.
- Cell phones and pagers need to be turned off.
- Stay in class except during breaks as directed by the instructor.
Do your own work.
Cheating is grounds for assigning a failing grade and can be placed in your academic record.
Manage Your Files
- Leave time for technical problems by finishing your work early.
- Backup your work.
SFCC Statement on Diversity
In order for learning to take place, students must feel safe; this safety is due all students, not only those who share your values and beliefs. For this reason, courtesy, thoughtfulness, and acceptance are essential in our discussions in and out of the classroom. Acceptance should not be confused with agreement; one need not agree with a person to listen, and one must listen well in order to disagree respectfully. Every student in this course has a voice and so deserves the courtesy of attentive listening and the freedom to express diverse ideas.
Disability Support Services
If you have a health condition or disability that may require you to have accommodations in order to effectively participate in this class, please contact the Disability Support Services in Building 17, Room 201 (Phone 533-4166). Information about conditions or disabilities will be regarded as confidential.
Grading
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Points |
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Participation |
100 |
10 points per week up to 100 points. |
| Project |
100 |
Design of a relational database and implementation of its database management system |
Quizzes |
100 |
10 @ 10 points each (Based on lectures and assigned readings) |
Your final grade is determined by your total score placed on the class curve.
Important Dates (Subject to change)
Jan 9: Syllabus and Chapter 1 Quiz
Jan 16: Chapter 2 Quiz
Jan 23: Chapter 3 Quiz
Jan 30: Chapter 4 Quiz
Feb 6: Appendix B and C Quiz
Feb 13: Chapter 5 Quiz
Feb 20: Chapter 6 Quiz
Feb 23 at beginning of class: Project ERD's
Feb 27: Chapter 7 Quiz
Mar 6: Chapter 8 Quiz
Mar 13: Chapter 9 Quiz
Mar 25 10:30am: Project Implementations Due