Data Management for Analytics

IE 6700: Data Management for Analytics

INSTRUCTOR Prof. Xuemin Jin
COURSE Data Management for Analytics, IE 6700, Credits 4
CLASS ROOM Forsyth 201
CLASS HOURS MW 2:50PM-4:30PM
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COURSE Covers the theory and applications of database management to support data
DESCRIPTION analytics, data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Discusses
the fundamental concepts and emerging technologies in database design and
modeling, database systems, data storage and the evolving world of data
warehousing and data governance. Presents a balanced theory-practice focus
and covers relational databases, NoSQL databases, data integration, data
quality, data governance, big data, and data processing for analytics.

PREREQUISITES Basic knowledge of object oriented design and an object-oriented computer

language such as C++, Java for graduate students; instructor permission for
other students.

TEXT BOOK Wilfried Lemahieu, Seppe vanden Broucke, and Bart Baesens, Principle of
Database Management: The Practical Guide to Storing, Managing and
Analyzing Big and Small Data, Cambridge University Press (August 30,
2018), ISBN: 978-1-107-18612-5.
REFERENCE
Richard T. Waston, Data Management: Foundations of Data Analytics, 6th
Edition, eGreen Press, ASIN: B00E8HS8N2.

COURSE In this course students are expected to accomplish following objectives:

OBJECTIVES
• To learn the fundamental concepts of database design and modeling
• To understand database systems, data storage, data warehousing, and
governance
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• To apply various database systems and management technologies to

practical problems
• To do hands-on work to design, implement, and test relational and
NoSQL database systems

COURSE • Fundamental Concept of Database Management

SYLLABUS • Emerging Technologies in Database Management
• Conceptual Data Modeling
• Relational Databases: The Relational Model
• Relational Databases: Structured Query Language (SQL)
• NoSQL Databases
• Physical File Organization and Indexing
• Big Data
• Data Processing for Analytics

PROGRAMMING • SQL
LANGUAGES

COURSE • Quizzes 20%

EVALUATION • Homework 20%
• Use Case Project 30%
• Final Exam 20%
• Class Participation 10%

GROUP HOMEWORK Students are required to form groups of 2 students using the self-
enrollment list on the blackboard. All homework assignments and case
study project are submitted in groups of 2 students.
EXAMS All exams are closed book and closed notes. Students are allowed to bring
with them the 2-page formula cheat sheet.
ASSIGNMENT Unless otherwise specified, all homework and assignments are due for
SUBMISSION POLICY submission at 11:59pm on the day they are due. Late submission of
homework will receive penalty. For one-day delay, its grade will be cut
by 10%. For two-day delay, its grade will be cut by 20%. Beyond two days
past the deadline, the submission will not be accepted.

MAKEUP POLICY No makeup opportunity will be given for any missing quiz or missing
exam except for documented medical reasons. Students unable to attend
classes are responsible for obtaining information regarding
announcements and lecture content.
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FALL TEACHING The university is transitioning into a fully in-person Fall 2021 term with
MODALITY all campus activities resuming. I will be teaching in person, on campus,
and in the classroom. Students are expected to be in the classroom, no
longer alternating between remote and in-person learning. Classroom
density restrictions have been lifted, and we will no longer be using the
Dynamic Scheduler.
However, some students may need to be absent from the classroom due
to illness, travel/visa issues, or are waiting for a negative test at the start
of the fall term before attending their first class. Beyond students already
approved for remote learning, all others must notify faculty (i.e., me) of
any of the aforementioned reasons for missing class an in-person in order
to be accommodated.

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As members of the academic community, students must become familiar

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members of this class are expected to contribute to a respectful,
welcoming and inclusive environment for every other member of the
class. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated.
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