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Lecturer: Dr. Guy J. Cortesi [email protected] Office Hours: by appointment Course Description: ITM 520 examines
various facets of database systems. These will include the role of data
as a corporate resource, data models (relational model in particular),
elements of database design and implementation. The final discussion
will be focused to the position of a database management system within
the firm’s network and information system. Experience with Database
Management Systems (DBMS) will be achieved via hands on use of
Microsoft's database product ACCESS and elements of SQL. Course Objectives: By the end of the course you should be able to:• Develop and demonstrate your technical skills through developing Access objects and macros, and end-user level of Access • Extend your analytic skills in the areas of data and decision making • Practice reflective thinking through analysis of various requirements in business oriented problems • Be able to easier participate in discourse in your business environment and in other courses Textbook 1. Kroenke: Database Concepts, Prentice Hall, 2009 The textbook is required and will be used in class. You
must have this textboard no later than the second class. It is
available at the MaryJane Bookstore. It is important for all course students to have an Internet-based e-mail account for this class. Students may use a university account or their own personal account. Course Website and Blackboard <> Assessment ITM 520 is a graded course. Your grade is based on four assignments (max 20 points each) and one test (max 20 points). Total possible points = 100. Grading Scale A: 100-95 points A-: 94-90 points B+: 89-87 points B: 84-86 points B-: 80-83 points C+: 79-76 points C: 75-70 points D: 69-60 points F: 59 points and below Participation Each student is expected to participate in every class. Positive participation means speaking so everyone can hear; asking appropriate questions; replying to questions, contributing ideas and participating in discussion without dominating it; and helping others. Positive participation creates a supportive learning environment in which other students feel comfortable asking questions and everyone contributes to the discussion. Positive participation requires that students come prepared for class. This means distilling the terminology and major concepts of assigned readings; having points of personal interest in mind for discussion; having questions in mind for ideas that are unclear; knowing what the day’s topics will be and what assignments are due; and bringing appropriate texts, materials, and tools for the day’s class. Written and Verbal Expression Being able to communicate effectively with all sorts of people is necessary for sustained success in managing information systems. Students are expected to use proper spelling and grammar and to adapt their speaking and writing to their audience. Those who habitually use words, phrases, abbreviations or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to the audience without proactively explaining them in an understandable way, will have points deducted in written assignments and in class participation as applicable. Class Attendance/Lateness There will be a
15 minute break during each class. Students are expected to attend
every scheduled class. Students are responsible for all
assignments, handouts, and work done in classes that are missed. Academic Honesty Students are expected to understand and abide by the “Standards of Academy Integrity” in the Graduate Bulletin at: https://www.albany.edu/grad/requirements_general_admissions.html#standards_integrity Class Schedule The class meets on Wednesdays from 5:45-8:35PM in BA222.
The
schedule of classes as well as the other information in
this syllabus is subject to change. The latest, authoritative
version is
the current one posted this website. All necessary changes will be
announced in class. Test date will not be changed.
Assignments
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