Course Outline

FAST School of Management

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences Lahore Campus

Course: Database Systems

Course code: CS5059 Year/Semester: 2023/Fall
Program: MS (BA) Units/Cr Hrs: 3 Cr Hrs.
Department: FAST School of Management Instructor: Amina Tabassum
Course Type: Email: [email protected]
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Pre-Requisite(s): None Phone: 03357894547
Prepared By: Consultation Hours:
Amina Tabassum Wed : 1PM-3PM

Approved By: Approval Date:

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to cover basic concepts in modeling data for analytic applications;designing and implementing robust
databases; querying databases to extract business intelligence and new trends in databases. It is focused on modeling data
entity using ER- model, perform normalization to 3rd normal form, use SQL to build and query databases, describe
importance of business intelligence, enumerate differences between SQL and NoSQL databases, and between row and
column stored databases, build and query NoSQL databases.
COURSE OBJECTIVES

To prepare students to model and build databases. Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
1 Understand the Database Environment and the fundamentals of the database systems.
2 Conduct analysis of database requirements and design its consequent logical design.
3 Design database systems and plan its implementation and usage
4 Understand new developments and trends in databases realizing its role in business analytics
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Program Bloom’s
LO# Learning Outcome Statement Objectiv Taxonomy
e Level
LO1 PLO1 Level 2
Understanding of the relational, object-oriented, and distributed databases referring to all the
Understand
components of the database environment and its development process
LO2 Comprehension of the theories, techniques and models in developing database applications PLO2 Level 3 Apply
and be able to demonstrate the ability to logically design and build databases
LO3 PLO7 Level 4 Apply
Familiarity with development and implementation of database systems practically using
enterprise DBMS products such as Oracle or SQL Server and its use in applications
LO4 PLO7 Level 4 Analyze
Relate the concept of Data Warehousing and the role played by data in Business Analytics
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National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences Lahore Campus

COURSE CONTENTS

LO Session Contents
LO1 1-2 Introduction to course
The Database Environment and Development Process
Traditional File Processing Systems
The Database Approach & Data Models
Relational Databases
Database Management Systems & its advantages
Database Development Process & Applications

LO2 3-4 Modeling data in the organization

The E-R Model
Modeling the rules of Business
Modeling Entities, Attributes & Relationships
Assignment 1
LO2 5-6 Logical Database Design & Relational Model
Transforming ER Diagrams into Relations
Normalization

LO3 7 Introduction to SQL

The SQL Environment

Assignment 2

LO3 8-9 Developing a Database in SQL & Processing Tables

Advanced SQL
Databases in Applications
Architectures & Applications
Physical Database Design – A Short Overview with selective sub-topics

LO4 10
Midterm

LO4 11-12
Data Warehousing
Basic Concepts
Data Warehouse Architectures
Data Integration & ETL
Assignment 3

LO4 13 Analytics and its Implications

Analytics –Descriptive & Predictive
Data Management Infrastructure for Analytics
Data Analytics & Decision Making
Assignment 4

LO4 14 Big data analytics (optional)

Big data
Hadoop
No SQL
MongoDB
Midterm 2 review

LO1-4 15 Final Project presentation

LO1-4 16 Review of course material
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** Reading assignments may be also scheduled in the sessions. Please be well-prepared.

** Sessions may also involve activities to enhance understanding

INDIGENOUS MATERIAL USED

S.No Material/ Activity Associated Topic

1 Final Project Explore the practical application of learned Database

Management System concepts during the class lectures,
assignments and the project.

2 Local and international case studies Students are given local and international case
scenarios at the end of each chapter.

TEXTBOOK & REFERENCE MATERIAL

Textbooks
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● Hoffer, J. A., Ramesh, V., & Topi, H. (2019). Modern Database Management (12th).

Reference Books

● Elmasri, R., & Navathe, S. B. (2016). Fundamentals of Database Sytems (Seventh).

Marks Distribution

Activity Weight
Mid Term Exam 20%
Quizzes (Announced and surprise)/Presentation/Project/Assignment/Attendance 40%
Final Exam 40%

Grading will be absolute.

Class Policies
● Please note that any exception for one student is unfair to all other students, so don’t expect any.
● Please turn off and store away cell phones, Ipads, laptops, and other electronic devices.
● Talking during lecture is not permitted. It is disrespectful and disruptive to other class members and the instructor.
● If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what was covered including any administrative announcements.

Studying
The proper way of studying for this class is following ADA policy; a short description of the same is as follows
● Ahead of the class, it is expected that you have read the relevant chapters from the textbook;
● During the class you are expected to follow the lecture, take notes and ask questions; and
● After every class you would review your notes and solve the end of chapter exercises and read the textbook.
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An extensive set of practice problems is placed on the Xeon Server, make sure you cover them all. We might set a tutorial session from time to time
to answer your queries about the problems/practice sets.

Attendance Policy
As you can see, almost every other session is a different topic and as such missing any classes will result in huge setback as you will lose substantial
course content. Besides, owing to the interactive nature of the course, attendance is crucial. Therefore, only under unavoidable circumstances,
student should think of missing a class. See university policy on minimum attendance allowed for final exams.

Scholastic Dishonesty

In the classroom and in all other academic activities, students are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. Any form of
scholastic dishonesty is an affront to the pursuit of knowledge and jeopardizes the quality of the degree awarded to all graduates.

What exactly is plagiarism?

● Plagiarism is a form of cheating.
● Plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas or words and saying they are your own.
If you use material from a text and do not acknowledge the source, you are committing plagiarism.

Specifically, these behaviours are often regarded as plagiarism:

● Copying directly from a text, acknowledging the source but pretending that you are paraphrasing.
● Paraphrasing or copying directly from a text without acknowledging the source.
● Copying from another student’s assignment with or without the student’s knowledge.
The following behaviours are regarded as misconduct:
● Submitting the same assignment in two different papers.
● Getting someone else to write an assignment for you.
You are also involved in misconduct if you:
● Let another student copy from your own work.
● Write an assignment for another student.
Students who violate the rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or
dismissal from the University. Since dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty
will be strictly and actively enforced.