2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
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CIS 250 - Database Theory and Design



5.0 Credits
Designed to recognize data as a business resource. Database models are discussed from both a developer’s and a user’s viewpoint. Topics include: Conceptual and logical models, and data normalization through case studies. Prerequisite: Twenty credits toward an ATA degree or certificate or CIS 116, or equivalent experience.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe fundamental principals of database theory and design. [COMMUNICATE]
  2. Research and analyze business data requirements. [REASON]
  3. Identify high-level business rules for data modeling. [REASON]
  4. Document high-level business rules for data modeling. [COMMUNICATE]
  5. Create and refine conceptual and logical data models. [REASON]
  6. Validate conceptual and logical data models. [COMMUNICATE]
  7. Select unique identifiers and normalize the data model. [REASON]
  8. Understand the role of SQL in the business and database contexts. [REASON]
  9. Recognize the basic components and issues of database application design. [REASON]



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