COURSE OUTLINE. School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science

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1 COURSE OUTLINE SCHOOL: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science DEPARTMENT: PROGRAM: COURSE TITLE: Information and Communication Engineering Technology (ICET) Computer and Communication Networking Applied Degree Software Systems: Design, Development and Management Applied Degree Database Design and Modeling COURSE CODE: SWS213 TOTAL COURSE HOURS: 60 PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: N/A COURSE ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR): Yes ORIGINATED BY: Joanne Filotti (June 2005) REVISED BY: Joanne Filotti DATE: Aug 27, 2008 APPROVED BY: Academic Year: Chairperson/Dean Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at Centennial College. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies. 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 1

2 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course teaches the students the core concepts related to relational databases, including the general architecture, conceptual, logical and physical design, querying techniques, and security features. Upon successful completion of this course the students will have a comprehensive set of database skills to allow them to participate in designing and implementing complex modern computing solutions. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion, students will be able to: 1. Define core relational database concepts. 2. Design and implement a database solution based on a given business scenario. 3. Modify and fine-tune an existing database to meet high performance requirements. 4. Design and implement security for a database. 5. Integrate a database as part of a more complex business solution. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (EES) This course supports the students ability to: communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. execute mathematical operations accurately. apply a systematic approach to solve problems. use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. take responsibility for one s own actions, decisions, and consequences. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION PROCESS (ES): This course is eligible for PLAR through the Registrar and SETAS offices. Assessment of portfolio and/or testing may be discussed with faculty. EVALUATION & GRADING SYSTEM: Assignments 50% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 30% 100% A student must obtain a passing grade on the term test portion of the course in order to pass this course (i.e. a minimum of 25% out of 50%) STUDENT ACCOMMODATION: All students have the right to study in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include changes or modifications to standard practices. Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations must register with the Centre for Student with Disabilities. Please see the Centre for Students with Disabilities for details. Students requiring accommodation based on human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early as possible. Details are available on the Centennial College website ( ). 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 2

3 If students are unable to write an examination due to a medical problem or unforeseen family problems, they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unexpected family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students should be able to write a make-up examination to replace an examination missed. TEXT AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING MATERIALS: Database Systems, a Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management 4 th edition Thomas Connolly, Caroline Begg ISBN: (required, available at the Centennial HP bookstore) USE OF DICTIONARIES Dictionaries may be used in class and during tests and examinations, provided the student makes a formal verbal request to the instructor prior to the test or examination date and presents it for approval to the instructor or invigilator before the beginning of the exam. 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 3

4 Course Title: Database Design and Modeling CENTENNIAL COLLEGE Course Code: SWS 213 POLICY STATEMENTS College Policies The following statements are selected from Centennial College policies approved by the Board of Governors. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to know the contents of the course outline and to discuss with the professor any areas where clarification is required. Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at Centennial College. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies. Other Policies Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover students rights, responsibilities, and the Academic Appeal process. For further information, consult the Academic Matters Section in the full-time and Continuing Education calendars. The Academic Appeal Application form is available from any Enrolment Services Office. Proof of Student Status Students must produce official photo identification at any time during the semester when requested to do so by any professor. (The official piece is the Centennial Student Card.) Continuing Education students do not have Centennial Student Cards, and so they may use other forms of photo identification, such as a driver s license, health card, or other government-issued photo identification. Final Examinations When writing a test or examination, students must put their official photo-id cards in full view for review by the invigilator. Students who do not have official photo-id will be permitted to write the examination with a substitute photo-id, but they will be required to produce photo-id at the program or department office within 24 hours or the next business day following the examination, or else the examination results will be void. More Final Examination Policies are available at Academic Progression Policy for Diploma and Certificate Programs: College Academic Standings will be applied. Please see Academic Policies and Procedures, Full-Time Calendar. Faculty Consultation Professors are available to see students outside of class time. Students can contact professors via voice mail, , or through their program or department office. Information regarding how to contact teachers will be provided at the beginning of the course and is also available in the program or department office. Human Rights Statement It is the policy of the College that all programs will strive for a learning, teaching, and working environment that promotes inclusion, understanding, and respect for all students and employees, consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Centennial College's Statement of Diversity. 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 4

5 TOPICAL OUTLINE Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Outcomes Instructional Strategies Used Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments Used) 1 Course Introduction Introduction to Databases File-based systems VS database approach Roles in the database environment Historical approach Database languages Data models and conceptual modeling Functions and components of a DBMS Multi-user DBMS architectures 2 Relational Model, Relational Algebra Terminology, mathematical relations, database relations Database Schemas Integrity constraints Views Relational algebra operations Relational calculus 3 Data Manipulation Using SQL Introduction to SQL Simple queries Sorting query results Aggregate functions Subqueries Multi-table queries 4 Data Definition Using SQL Creating a database Creating tables Creating indexes Chapters 1, 2 Describe file-based systems Understand roles in the database environment Enumerate database languages Define data models and conceptual modeling Describe functions and components of a DBMS Describe multi-user DBMS architectures Chapters 3, 4 Understand terminology, mathematical relations, database relations Understand database schemas Define integrity constraints Define views Define relational algebra operations Define relational calculus Chapter 5 Describe the SQL scripting language Write simple queries Sort query results Use aggregate functions Write subqueries Create multi-table queries Chapter 6 Create a database Create tables Create indexes Reinforce referential integrity Lab setup: Academic computing policy, network user accounts demonstrations Assignment 1 (Relations, database schemas, relational integrity) Assignment 2 (Single and multiple-table queries) Assignment 3 (Data definition queries) 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 5

6 Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Outcomes Instructional Strategies Used Referential integrity Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments Used) 5 Queries Using QBE Using commercial RDBMS to create QBE queries Advanced queries using QBE Parameter queries Action queries 6 Commercial RDBMSs General architecture General functionality Reinforcing data integrity Special features Chapter 7 Use commercial RDBMS to create QBE queries Create advanced queries using QBE Create parameter queries Build action queries Chapter 8 Describe the general architecture and functionality of commercial RDBMSs Reinforce data integrity Describe special features Assignment 4 (Parameter and action queries using QBE) REVIEW 7 MIDTERM 20% of final mark 8 Database Analysis and Design Techniques Database planning Requirements Analysis Application design DBMS selection Administration Fact-finding techniques Case study 9 Entity-Relationship Modeling Relationship types Attributes Strong and weak entities Structural constraints Specialization and generalization Aggregation and composition 10 Normalization Importance of normalization Chapters 9, 10 Understand database planning Apply Requirements Analysis Define the application design Select a DBMS product Apply fact-finding techniques Apply to case study Chapters 11, 12 Describe relationship types Describe attributes Define strong and weak entities Define structural constraints Apply specialization and generalization Apply aggregation and composition Chapters 13, 14 Understand the importance of normalization Define data redundancy Assignment 5 (Applying fact-finding techniques) Assignment 6 (ERD modeling) Assignment 7 (Normalization to 3NF) 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 6

7 Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Outcomes Instructional Strategies Used Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments Used) Data redundancy Update anomalies Functional dependencies Normal forms 11 Conceptual and Logical Database Design 12 Introduction to the database design methodology Building a conceptual data model Building and validating a logical data model Physical Database Design, Monitoring and Tuning Logical VS physical database design Overview of the physical design methodology Physical database design for RDBMSs Denormalizing and controlled redundancy Monitoring and fine-tuning 13 Database Security Security issues Methods for implementing security Security features in commercial RDBMSs Web Security 14 REVIEW Chapters 15, 16 Define update anomalies Define functional dependencies Define and apply the normal forms Build a conceptual data model Build and validating a logical data model Chapter 17, 18 Define logical VS physical database design Apply physical database design for RDBMSs Denormalize and control redundancy Monitor and fine-tune for improved performance Chapter 19 Understand security issues Apply methods for implementing security Describe security features in commercial RDBMSs Apply Web security for RDBMSs Assignment 8 (Create and validate a global logical data model) Assignment 9 (Create a physical database design) Assignment 10 (Analyze and design security features for a database) 15 FINAL EXAM Check exam schedule for date, time and location REVIEW 30% of final mark 9/8/2008 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 7