CMIS 3150 - Database Design & Modeling

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Computer Information Systems

Description:

This is an introduction to data modeling for current, RDBMS (Relational Data Base Management Systems) structures used in industry today. The student is introduced to some file system history and predecessors to RDMBS, along with appropriate DBMS terminology. The focus of the course is to develop the analysis skills needed to successfully translate business processes into viable data models that enable maximum transaction-processing speed. Students will employ Codd's normalization technique and model the data using Entity Relationship Diagraming including Specialization Hierarchies, with Crow's Foot notation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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