CSC 210: Database: 3 hours

Description

Goals for CSC 210 are:

1. Learn to write complex sql statements
   
2. Learn to being to design tables
   
3. Learn about ethical and cyber security issues associated with databases

Course outcomes for CSC 210 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 210, students will understand:
  • how to write complex SQL queries
  • how to design and implement quality databases
  • security issues associated with database technologies
  • ethical issues associated with database technologies
  • improved testing techniques

Program outcomes for CSC 210 are:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (Computing student learning outcome 1)
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. (Computing student learning outcome 2)
   
3. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)
   
4. Learn new areas of technology. (Computing student learning outcome 6)
   
5. Use technology to help bring Christ to the world and apply Christian principles to their work. (Computing student learning outcome 7)
   
6. Understand and use appropriate cloud technologies in specified areas (Computing student learning outcome 8)
7. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (Computer Science student learning outcome 1)
8. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. (Computing and Information Systems student learning outcome 1)
9. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cyber Security student learning outcome 1)

Integration

1. Self-learning at the introductory level by having the students learn a few sql functions on their own but having them part of the assignments. This could include formatting associated with dates, string functions, and dealing with nulls.
2. Note taking at the introductory level by requiring students take class notes and listen and record given guidelines (that may or may not be on slides) for sql and ER diagramming.
3. Professionalism at the introductory level by
   • having students learn about the need for high quality work for table design
   • having students learn to respect the knowledge of the domain expert when designing tables.
   • not accepting any document/work that does not have a name on it
4. Security at the introductory level by
   • having students learn about only storing the data needed and nothing more
   • having students learn about SQL injections.
   • having students learn how to secure data via views, constraints, and permissions, and the weaknesses of each.
5. Ethics at the introductory level by discussing the responsibilities that come from having access to a lot of data.

• Class Time: MW 9:00-9:50
• Class Location: S 025 or zoom
• Textbook:

• Resources: All the Oracle Database 12c - Introduction to SQL courses found on SkillSoft of the learning center of ACM

Course Content

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Grades

• Homework, etc. is worth 10% of the final grade

• • 0% <= average < 60% -> F

Tentative Schedule