Computer Information Systems 323

Database Management Systems

Winter 2014
Instructor: Dr. Christie Fuller Email: cfuller@latech.edu Office: COBB 205 Phone: 318 257-4011
Office hours: Monday 8:45-11:30 and 1-2
Tuesday 9-11:30
Wednesday 8:45-11:30 and 1-2

Prerequisite CIS 315 is a prerequisite for this course.
Objective: This is an intermediate course in data base management systems. The goal is to provide
adequate technical detail while emphasizing the management and implementation issues
pertinent to business information systems
The learning objectives are:
To learn the concepts of information as a corporate resource and of managers as stewards
of this resource
To learn to use the Entity-Relationship method of data modeling
To learn the basics of logical and physical database design
To learn to define and use relational databases
To learn the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL)
To be aware of how databases are used from within application programs
To understand the importance of and basic approaches to database administration and data
administration
Tools We will be using the Moodle online course management system via the Internet.
Be sure that you can access it at http://moodle.latech.edu
Textbook: Hoffer, J effrey A., Ramesh, V., and Topi, Heikki Modern Database Management, 11th
Edition, 2012, Pearson Education, Inc. Please note: A copy of the textbook is on reserve at the
library. You may check it out and use it in the library for a two hour period.
Content: Most likely, we will not cover the entire textbook. There will be additional material from
lectures. There may be lab assignments using Microsoft Accessand Oracledatabase.
Exams: We will have 3 exams. They will cover textbook material, lab exercises, homework, and
lecture material. If you must miss a test for any reason, you must let me know ahead of time,
except in the case of an emergency. If you miss the test for an unexpected reason, you must
contact me as soon as you can after the test date. If you have an unexcused absence on a test
day, you will get a zero on that test. Zeroes are very difficult to overcome. If you have an
excused absence for a test day, you will be allowed to take a comprehensive make up test at
the end of the quarter. If you have an excused absence for more than one exam, you will be
required to take a separate comprehensive makeup exam for each excused exam absence. You
may be required to document the reason for your absence in order to have the absence excused
and to be eligible for the makeup exam. Absence documentation must be submitted to the
instructor within 7 calendar days of the absence or by the last day of the quarter, whichever is
sooner. Test dates will be announced in class.
Homework: There will be three to five homework assignments related to the course content. Assignments
will be posted on moodle. All assignments must be turned in by the date and time specified by
your instructor. Assignments are typically due at the beginning of the class period. If you are
late to class, your work may not be accepted. Late work will receive a score of zero.
Exceptions to this policy are rare and will be made only under extreme and unusual
circumstances. If such an exception is made, related documentation must be submitted to the
instructor within 7 calendar days of the original due date or by the last day of the quarter,
whichever is sooner. All homework and lab assignments are individual assignments. While
you may ask me or your classmates questions, the work submitted should be your own.
Lab
Assignments:
One or two assignments are planned using Access and Oracle. Lab assignments will be posted
on moodle. Lab assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. Submission
instructions will be provided in class. Late lab assignments will be accepted up to 48 hours
late. If there is less than 48 hours between the due date/time and noon on February 21, 2014,
the labs are only accepted until February 21, 2014. Normally, a 20 percent penalty will be
deducted for labs submitted up to 48 hours late. Labs may not be submitted more than 48 hours
late. No lab work will be accepted after noon on February 21. If you have not submitted a lab
assignment, you may be asked to leave when it is reviewed in class.
Grades: Grades are based on exams, homework, and lab assignments. Grades will be calculated based
on total points earned. There will be three tests worth. The first test is worth 95 points. Exams
2 and 3 are worth 140 points each. The lab and homework assignments will be worth a total of
150. I recommend that you make a copy of your homework as there is a chance we will
review the solution before your graded homework is returned. Keep the copy to mark up
during class discussion; turn in the original to me. Your final grade will be calculated as
follows:

A =90- 100% 472.5-525 Points
B =80 - 89 420-472.49
C =70 79 367.5-419.99
D =60 69 315-367.49
F =0 59 <315
In the event of a question regarding a grade, it will be the responsibility of the student to retain
and present graded materials which have been returned for student possession during the
quarter.
Students with
disabilities
I am eager to assist in acquiring and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals. Students needing testing or classroom accommodations based on a disability are
encouraged to discuss the need with me as soon as possible.
Academic
Standards
Policy
Effective with the Fall 2003 Quarter, all students pursuing a degree in the College of
Business must earn a C or better in all courses in their major area. This means that, to
graduate with a CIS major, you must earn a C or better in this class.
Attendance In accordance with university policy, attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class
period. Anyone not present at that time will be marked absent. Do not disrupt class by asking
to be marked present, if you were not in present at the beginning of class. Chronic tardiness
will not be tolerated. It is important to attend all classes. If you have to miss a lecture,
determine what you have missed and take appropriate measures. I recommend that you
exchange phone numbers or email addresses with a classmate so that you can obtain
notes for any missed class periods.
Honor Code Students are expected to read, understand, and adhere to the Louisiana Tech Academic Honor
Code Violations of the honor code will be reported. In accordance with the Academic Honor
Code, students pledge the following: Being a student of higher standards, I pledge to embody
the principles of academic integrity.
Expectations
and Student
Responsibilities
Students are expected to read, understand, and adhere to the College of
Business Student Responsibilities. All laptops, tablets, phones, pdas, and other electronic
devices must be turned off and put away during class. If extenuating circumstances require an
exception to this policy, please contact your instructor. If an electronic device (such as a
phone, pda, etc) is visible or used during an exam or exam review period, it will be presumed
that the student is engaging in academic misconduct and the student will receive a zero for the
exam.

Tentative Course Outline Winter 2014
Please note that this is a plan. Dates and topics are subject to change. Any changes in
dates will be announced in class.
Topic Chapter or Date
Introductions, Syllabus Syllabus
The Database Environment and Development
Process Ch 1
Modeling Data in the organization Ch 2 (Read carefully. This is the basis for the rest of the course.)
Test I Wednesday, December 18
Modeling Data in the organization (continued) Ch 2
Enhanced E-R Model Ch 3
Logical Database Design and the Relational
Model Ch 4
Intro to SQL Chapter 6
Test II Week of January 27
Intro to SQL (continued) Ch 6
Advanced SQL, SQL Lab Ch 7
Physical Database Design & Performance Ch 5
Data Warehousing Ch 9 (If time allows)
Data Quality and Integration Ch 10
Data and Database Administration Ch 11 (If time allows)
Test III Monday, February 24
Comprehensive Makeup Exam
Wednesday, February 26. Must be completed week of Feb. 17
(by 5pm on 2/21/14) if you are graduating this quarter.

Disaster preparedness
In the event that a disaster or other emergency results in campus closure, this course will continue via
moodle. You will be required to login to http://moodle.latech.edu for further instructions. Please enroll
in the Emergency Notification System to receive official campus updates. You may also refer to
http://www.latech.edu or http://www.latech.info for updates.

The instructor reserves the right, when necessary, to modify the syllabus: alter the grading policy,
change examination dates, and modify the course content. Modifications will be announced and
discussed in class. Students are responsible for those changes.