CS690 Data Modeling

Course Description( 3 credits )
Data
modeling is an essential process for representing information within an
enterprise. Without proper data representation, one cannot be assured that
database designs will meet corporate goals. This course introduces students to
data modeling essentials for several industries and gives hands-on experience
with Oracle Designer 2000, a CASE tool for describing data elements. Corporate
business rules, modeling techniques, forward and reverse engineering to/from
Oracle-8i databases will be accomplished in lab projects. Beginning with a
conceptual model, logical, and physical data models will be derived during the
semester.
Prerequisites : None
Previously Taught :
Instructor : Prof Len
Dobrowski
