ICS 113 - Database Fundamentals

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Windward Community College

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Catalog Description This course examines file organization and the use of computer databases. It also examines the handling of information through its organization, management and control. A substantial part of the course develops an understanding of the data processing building blocks: files, records and fields. Techniques to report and maintain data are also covered. (Offered spring semester only.) (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for ICS 100 or ICS 101; placement into ENG 100 and MATH 24 and completion of OAT 20B, OAT 21B or BUSN 20B; or equivalent. Student Learning Outcomes Show conversion of computer files into a database system by creating a simple database. Compare a relational database to a flat database. Dissect a database into tables, records, fields, keys, views and relationships. Demonstrate the normalization process. Find records using Structured Query Language (SQL) in a database. Create reports with specific records. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Databases Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

windward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 235-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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