This repository contains resources for instructing a university-level course on Database Design & Applications.
| university | school | department | semester | course | section | credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University (GWU) | School of Business | Information Systems and Technology Management (ISTM) | Fall 2015 (201503) | Database Design & Applications (4121) | Wednesday Evenings (10) | 3 |
University References:
Special thanks to Dr. Mary Granger for instructional resources and support.
This course is described as:
Theory, architecture, and implementation of database management systems in corporate and organization information systems. Fundamental concepts of database management and processing. Hands-on experience with database management packages.
Subject matter traditionally includes:
- The role of Databases within the context of Information Systems
- Data Analysis (SQL) and Relational Database Usage
- Relational Database Architecture and Design
- Relational Database Implementation
- Database Application Implementation
| building name | room number | address |
|---|---|---|
| Duques Hall | 351 | 2201 G Street NW, Washington DC 20052 |
The class meets on Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Class time will include two sessions of roughly equal length (70 minutes) separated by a short (10 minute) break.
| time range | usage |
|---|---|
| 4:00pm to 5:10pm | Session I |
| 5:10pm to 5:20pm | Break |
| 5:20pm to 6:30pm | Session II |
The class Schedule contains a tentative week-by-week description of the topics and technologies covered in each class, as well as assignments given and due. It may change to reflect the pace of instruction.
The class meets from 9/1/15 through 12/9/15. The course Calendar reflects the most up-to-date scheduling information, including class times, instructor office hours, holidays, support sessions, and more.
The Learning Community is comprised of a Professor, a Teaching Assistant, and many Students.
| name | nickname | academic qualifications | professional experience | email preferences | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rossetti | Mike | [email protected] | MS in Information Systems, GWU 2010 | LinkedIn Profile | 48-72 hour response grace period |
Please wait until end of semester to connect with the professor on LinkedIn, and include the course number (ISTM 4121) in your invitation message.
| name | academic qualifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Morui Li | [email protected] | MS in Information Systems, GWU 2016 |
This course is required for all business students majoring in Information Systems. The maximum enrollment for this offering is 40 students.
Each student enrolled in this course is expected to have already taken one of the following courses:
- CSCI 1111 - Introduction to Software Development (Java)
- ISTM 3119 - Introduction to Programming (Visual Basic)
- ISTM 6290 - Python Programming with Database Applications
The Learning Community operates for the following purposes:
- To expand existing subject matter knowledge
- To improve technology skills
- To improve communication and presentation skills
- To improve writing skills
- To improve the ability to work in teams
- To leverage technology as an outlet for creativity
Class assignments are designed to reflect and measure performance against these stated learning objectives.
Instruction will take the form of lectures and hands-on working sessions (labs).
The following text book has been assigned to accompany this course:
| title | author | edition | isbn | price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Database Management | Hoffer | 11th | 9780132662253 | $120.25 - $256.50 |
Relevant material from the textbook will be covered during lectures.
Students may purchase, borrow, or loan the book (or a similar/recent version) for more context.
Student learning will be evaluated through examinations and assignments.
| name | weight |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 50% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
To ensure students receive sufficient instructional support and equal access to the time and attention of instructors, and to provide students with hands-on experience using contemporary business collaboration tools, members of the Learning Community will communicate and collaborate using a specified set of tools and guidelines.
To foster and promote a positive and successful learning environment, each member of the Learning Community agrees to abide by University Codes of Conduct.