MIS531: Enterprise Data Management
Fall 2007

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

This course introduces the student to fundamentals of database analysis, design, and implementation. Emphasis is on practical aspects of design and development. Topics covered include: conceptual design of databases using the entity relationship model, relational design and normalization, SQL and PL/SQL, web based database design, and implementation using Oracle or some other modern Database Management Systems. Students are required to work with a local client organization in designing and implementing a web based database application. Additional technology related to data warehouses, knowledge discovery and distributed databases is introduced as well. Students will acquire hands-on-experience with a state-of-the-art database management system and web-based development tools as well as Java.