SRJC Course Outlines

4/26/2024 6:51:48 AMCS 81.62 Course Outline as of Fall 2016

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 81.62Title:  SQL/RELATIONAL DATABASES  
Full Title:  Relational Database Concepts and Structured Query Language
Last Reviewed:2/28/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled04 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This course introduces relational database concepts, design and administration. Students will learn the syntax and use of Structured Query Language (SQL) and how to install and run a relational database server such as MySQL and how to design relational database for applications.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course introduces relational database concepts, design and administration. Students will learn the syntax and use of Structured Query Language (SQL) and how to install and run a relational database server such as MySQL and how to design relational database for applications.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2011Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates
Version:02Course Created/Approved: 5/2/2011
Version Created:7/7/2015Course Last Modified:6/4/2022
Submitter:Dave HardenCourse Last Full Review:2/28/2022
Version Status:Approved Changed CoursePrereq Created/Approved:2/28/2022
Version Status Date:11/9/2015Semester Last Taught:Spring 2022
Version Term Effective:Fall 2016Term Inactive:Fall 2022


COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Write Structured Query Language (SQL) statements, including Data Definition Language (DDL) queries and Data Manipulation Language (DML)
2.  Design and develop a relational database
 

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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe a relational database
2. Install and configure a database server environment
3. Implement SQL statements using data design, definition, and manipulation techniques
4. Implement stored procedures
5. Develop complex data analysis queries in SQL
6. Apply transaction and database administration concepts
7. Define and manage access controls for relational databases

Topics and Scope
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1. Definition of "relational database"
    a. Contrast relational database and file-based databases
    b. History of relational database theory
    c. Client/server computing  
    d. History and current options in the database market
    e. MySQL, the SQL language, and understanding tables
2. Database server set-up
    a. Installing and configuring MySQL
    b. Storage engines Index Sequential Access Method (ISAM) and Inno Database (InnoDB)
3. SQL basics: Syntax, Data Manipulation Language (DML), Data Definition Language (DDL), tables, select, distinct, where, and/or, order by, query and reporting in SQL
4. Data design
    a. Data normalization theory
    b. Primary key and foreign keys
    c. Entity and relationship diagramming
5. Data definition
    a. Create database, create table and create index
    b. Synonyms, views, stored procedures
6. Data manipulation: insert, update and delete
7. Stored procedures: programming in the database
8. Data analysis: SQL functions, unions, group by, and complex joins
9. Web data analysis: creating data analysis web applications using Python
10. Transactions: theory and practice for simple and distributed transactions using SQL
11. Database administration: partitioning, replication, enterprise management tools, backup and recovery
12. Security concepts of relational databases
     a. User management
     b. Access controls
     c. Data integrity

Assignments:
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1. 8 - 12 SQL problem solving projects
2. 3 - 5 exams
3. Approximately 25 pages per week of reading

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
50 - 70%
SQL problem solving projects
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
30 - 50%
Objective examinations (multiple choice, true false, matching, completion, etc.)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 10%
Participation and attendance


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management (6th). Connolly, Thomas and Begg, Carolyn. Pearson: 2015

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
 Matric Assessment Required:ERequires English Assessment
 Prerequisites-generate description:NPNo Prerequisite
 Advisories-generate description:AAuto-Generated Text
 Prereq-provisional:NNO
 Prereq/coreq-registration check:NNo Prerequisite Rules Exist
 Requires instructor signature:NInstructor's Signature Not Required
   
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
 Method of instruction:02Lecture
 72Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction
 71Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction
 Area department:CSComputer Studies
 Division:72Arts & Humanities
 Special topic course:NNot a Special Topic Course
 Program Status:1Both Certificate and Major Applicable
 Repeatability:00Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
 Repeat group id:  
   
SCHEDULING
 Audit allowed:NNot Auditable
 Open entry/exit:NNot Open Entry/Open Exit
 Credit by Exam:NCredit by examination not allowed
 Budget code: Program:0000Unrestricted
 Budget code: Activity:0701Computer & Information Science
   
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:Computer Information Systems
OR
Computer Science
 Basic Skills:NNot a Basic Skills Course
 Level below transfer:YNot Applicable
 CVU/CVC status:YDistance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed
 Distance Ed Approved:YEither online or hybrid, as determined by instructor
 Emergency Distance Ed Approved:YFully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
 Credit for Prior Learning:NAgency Exam
NCBE
NIndustry Credentials
NPortfolio
 Non-credit category:YNot Applicable, Credit Course
 Classification:YCareer-Technical Education
 SAM classification:CClearly Occupational
 TOP code:0707.20Database Design and Administration
 Work-based learning:NDoes Not Include Work-Based Learning
 DSPS course:NNO
 In-service:NNot an in-Service Course

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