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BA 2710 - Database Management

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
In this course, students will be introduced to elements of database management systems. Students will learn how to use a database to answer questions and support business analysis. Current data modeling techniques, database technologies, and database design principles will be explored. Topics include entity-relationship modeling, types of database structures and models, normalization, and data dependencies. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Describe the role of databases and database management systems within an organization.
    • Identify and explain basic database concepts, including the structure and operation of a relational database.
    • Demonstrate the application of logical database design principles such as entity-relationship diagrams.
    • Implement a simple relational database, including basic database queries.
    • Identify and describe database management processes, such as journaling, backup and recovery, and security administration.

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Some familiarity with computing
  • Knowledge of a programming language

Course Topics
  • None

Coordinator
Katie McCarthy



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