CPSC 445 - Database Systems

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

Practical development of a database, i.e., requirement analysis, functional specifications, database design, and implementation are the main focus of the course. Topics include data redundancies, data independence, role and functionality of DBMS in database processing, database modeling using entity relationship and semantic object models, building relationships, relational model vs. network and hierarchical models, functional dependencies, normal forms, normalization, extracting the data model from database model, using Bachman diagram to document the data model, data dictionary, data integrity and data security rules, query languages: SQL and QBE, client/server architecture, and distributed databases. More emphasis is given to the fundamentals of database processing and design of the data model. Prerequisite: CPSC415.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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