Course Syllabus

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Institute of Teacher Education and Information Technology SPAMAST
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Associate in Information Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, School Year 2024-2025

Course No. : ITP 213

Course Title : Fundamentals of Database Systems Prepared by: JOSELITO J. MEBOLOS
Faculty

Course Description : This course provides an in-depth introduction to the principles and
practices of database systems. It covers the foundational concepts Reviewed by: BAILINA P. DALAM, MPA, MIT
necessary for understanding how data is stored, managed, and Program Head, IT
manipulated in modern database environments. Students will learn (need initial from the subject
about various types of databases, with a focus on relational specialist before signing by the Dept.
database management systems (RDBMS). Chair)

Recommending
Approval: KAREN E. CABALQUINTO, Ph.D.
Dean
Course & Year: : BSIT 2/ACT 2

Course Credit : 3 units

Prerequisite/s : ITC 123 – Computer Programming 2/Data Structures and
Algorithms Approved: MARLYN B. LLAMEG, Ph.D.

Contact Hours/ Week VPAA

Lecture: : 2 hours per week
Laboratory: : 3 hours per week

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 VISION MISSION GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES
“By 2028, SPAMAST will be a premier “SPAMAST is committed to provide quality and R – Respect
Higher Education Institution transforming transformative education with innovative and culture I – Integrity
communities toward the attainment of sensitive programs, protect the environment, and contribute S –Service
to national economic prosperity.” E –Excellence
Sustainable Development”

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Common to All Programs

Language and Communication Skills Entrepreneurial Skills Socio-Cultural, Environmental Responsiveness and
Professional Competency Capabilities for Life Long Learning Gender Sensitivity
Creativity and Innovativeness Leadership, Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking Skills Universal Outlook and Global Competence

SPAMAST GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

(A SPAMAST Graduate shall possess. . .)

Leadership, Teamwork
Entrepreneurial Skills

Universal outlook and

Communication skills

Capabilities for Life

responsiveness and
global competency

gender sensitivity
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

and Interpersonal
Critical Thinking
Innovativeness

Long Learning

Socio-cultural,
environmental
Creativity and
Language and

Competency
Professional

Skills

Skills
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

(Common to all Programs in all types of schools)

1. Articulate and discuss the latest development in the specific field of practice.    
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2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.    
3. Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.      
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.     
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” based on RA 7722.   

(Specific to the Discipline/Sub-discipline)

6. Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate 
to the discipline.
7. Understand best practices and standards and their applications.     
8. Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing
 
requirements appropriate to its solution.
9. Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the
selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based     
systems.
10. Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes,
components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements  
under various constraints.
11. Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively.   
12. Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools
  
and practices necessary for the IT profession.
13. Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team,
recognizing the different roles within a team to accomplish a common    
goal.
14. Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan.   
15. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with
society at large about complex computing activities through logical   
writing, presentations, and clear instructions.
16. Analyze the local and global impact of computing information
  
technology on individuals, organizations, and society.
17. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
 
responsibilities in the utilization of information technology.
18. Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and
improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional  
development.
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COURSE OUTCOMES PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
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PO12 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 PO17 PO18
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
1. Evaluate the role of database management systems in
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
information technology applications within organizations;
2. Identify and use contemporary logical design methods and
P P P P P P P P P
tools for databases;
3. Derive a physical design for a database from its logical
P P P P P P P P
design;
4. Implement a database solution to an information technology
P P P P P P P P P P P P P
problem;
5. Define the SQL data definition and SQL query languages; P P P P P P P P P
6. Identify alternative design techniques and utilize
P P P P P P P P P
Management Reporting applications.
LEGEND:
I-INTRODUCED (The student get introduced to the concepts/principles)
P-PRACTICED (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-DEMONSTRATED (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)

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 COURSE PLAN
STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
Week 1 At the end of the lesson, -  SPAMAST’s Vision, Mission  Power point  VMGO  Laptop/Cellular phone
the students will be able to: and Core Values (FAITH to presentation  Internet connection
 Converse the importance SPAMAST) (Lecture)  DLP
of the course in relation  Program Educational  Online  Module
to the attainment of the Objectives Discussion
Institutions VMGO.  Classroom Policies
 Identify the course and  Grading System
course requirements  Assessment and Evaluation
Guidelines
Week 2 Given a user requirement, CO1  Introduction to Database  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To students will be able to discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 3  DLP
identify the type of Online Recitation  Module
database needed to discussion  Laboratory
address the user  Laboratory activities
requirement. demonstration  Exams
In an instance in which a  Self-paced
possible customer does study
not understand what a  Peer teaching
database and relies on  Group
keeping data physically, discussion
students will be able to
discuss the importance of
using a database in record
keeping/storing data.

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 STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
Week 4  Identify the basic CO3  Structured Query Language  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To commands and functions CO4 discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 8 CO5  DLP
of SQL CO6 Online Recitation  Module
 Explain how to use SQL discussion  Laboratory
for data administration,  Laboratory activities
data manipulation, and to demonstration  Exams
query a database for  Self-paced
useful information study
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 9  Design databases using CO1  Database Design  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To the six phases in the CO2 discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 10 CO3  DLP
Database Life Cycle Online Recitation  Module
(DBLC) framework discussion  Laboratory
Distinguish between  Laboratory activities
centralized and demonstration  Exams
decentralized conceptual
database design  Self-paced
study
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 11 Identify an appropriate CO1  Data Model  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To data modeling technique CO2 discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 12 CO3  DLP
and develop a data model Online Recitation  Module
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 STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
for a given user  Laboratory
requirement activities
 With a given specific user  Exams
discussion
requirements, students
 Laboratory
will be able to accurately
demonstration
translate the user
 Self-paced
requirements into a data
study
model fit system
 Peer teaching
development and discuss
 Group
to possible customers how
discussion
the user requirements are
being translated to data
models.
Week 13  In a scenario where CO3  The Relational Database  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
to 14 possible customers have CO4 Model discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
CO5  DLP
problems regarding data CO6 Online Recitation  Module
redundancy, students will discussion  Laboratory
be able to discuss the  Laboratory activities
importance of using a demonstration  Exams
relational database to  Self-paced
eradicate the problem. study
 In an instance in which  Peer teaching
data redundancy occurs  Group
in a database designed discussion
according to specific user
requirements, students
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 STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
will be able to accurately
troubleshoot the database
and fix the problem.
Week 15  In a discussion with a CO3  Entity Relationship Modeling  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
to 16 possible customer, CO4  Oral  Internet connection
CO5  DLP
students will be able to CO6  Classroom Recitation  Module
discuss to how ERD discussion/  Laboratory
components affect the Online activities
database design and discussion  Exams
implementation.  Laboratory
During database demonstration
development, students  Self-paced
will be able to accurately study
identify entities that will  Peer teaching
be included in the in the  Group
database design according discussion
to specific user
requirements.
Week 17  Discuss normalization CO3  Normalization of Database  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
to 18 and its role in the CO4 Tables discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
CO5  DLP
database design process CO6 Online Recitation  Module
 Identify and describe discussion  Laboratory
each of the normal forms:  Laboratory activities
1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF, demonstration  Exams
and 4NF  Self-paced

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 STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
 Apply normalization rules study
to evaluate and correct  Peer teaching
table structures  Group
discussion

Assessment Task Details (Content-based)

Assessment Schedule Coverage Assessment Task Details
Midterm Examination Part 1, 2 & 3 Written Examination
 True or False 20%
 Matching Type 20% The students will be assessed through written examination.
 Essay/Illustration/Problem Solving
30%
Final Examination Part 1 to 3 & 4 Written Examination
to 7  True or False 20%
 Matching Type 20% The students will be assessed through written examination.
 Essay/Illustration/Problem Solving
30%
Assessment Task Details (Performance-based)
Assessment Schedule Coverage Assessment Task Details
Mid-term Examination Part 1, 2 & 3 Laboratory activities The students will be assessed through laboratory activities in analyzing
business rules, designing a database, and performing SQL queries.

Final Examination Part 1 to 3 & 4 Laboratory activities The students will be assessed through laboratory activities in developing basic
to 7 information system

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

CLASS POLICY
REQUIREMENTS

Quizzes Quizzes 20% Individual Responsibility:

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Laboratory Activities Exam 20%
Midterm Examination Requirements 60% Every student is expected to:
Final Examination 100%
 JOIN the course page/eClassroom and GC created by the faculty for the course
Note:
with OFFICIAL account (last name AND first name)
**any student who will REFUSE to JOIN or LEAVE the group without valid
Final Grade = 50% MG + 50% FTG
reason (officially drop from the course) shall be considered UNOFFICIALLY
DROPPED from the course
**in case the student has accidentally left the group, she/he shall JOIN again to
the group
 DOWNLOAD all materials provided in this course
 STUDY and LEARN the subject matter under this course
 Be RESOURCEFUL enough in finding other resources to better understand the
topic
 SUBMIT outputs required by the course both Learning Task/s and Assessment
Task/s ON TIME
 Should there be any concern, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK thru thread or DM
Group Responsibility:

 Every group is composed of 3 to 4 members

 Every member shall participate or cooperate in every task
 Every group is expected to submit all deliverables ON TIME

Queries:

Queries can be done through email or messenger. If through messenger, expect that:

 all queries through messages/email will be responded though response may not
be immediate (especially during weekends and days with school activities)
 messages that is not tagged may be overlooked, it is suggested that you mention
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 the person the message is intended for
 personal concerns about the course may not be entertained in GC, instead, it is
encouraged to send it through DM
 all redundant queries may not be answered, you are encouraged to BACK-READ
the messages for certain concerns in that period to avoid waste of time and
energy

Deliverable Submissions:

Deliverable refers to the LEARNING TASK/S and ASSESSMENT TASK/S

Schedule: Deliverables MUST be submitted 10 days before the deadline of

submission of grades.

FAIL to SUBMIT DELEVERABLES: MAKE SURE that you are able to submit all
deliverables WITHIN THE SEMESTER to avoid IP or Failing marks.

Form: All deliverables / outputs must be submitted in softcopy with format (ITC
213<LastNameFirstName> basis, first name initials only):

Individual submission: ITC 213 <LastNameFirstName><TaskNo>

Ex. ITC 213 MebolosJJ AT1 MebolosJJ Activity1

Group submission: in alphabetical order

ITC 213 <LNFN1>< LNFN2><LNFN3>< LNFN4><TaskNo>

Ex. ITC 213 MebolosJJ DalamBP PanaliganNR AlbarracinAR
Activity1

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Where to submit:

Every output is confidential, thus you are required to submit it to

[email protected] and NOT in GC or Course Group, except to those outputs that
we agree to share.

Meetings Online:

Every student is expected to be responsible and act professionally during the

online meetings.

 Join the virtual meeting room 5 mins before the meeting starts
 Wear appropriate clothes
 Always turn on your camera
 Learn how to mute your microphone
 Speak clearly and use good manners when ask to speak
 Do not talk unnecessary things during the discussion of important matters
 Pay attention to the meeting and not to the distractions around
 Be prepared for technical difficulties

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

3rd year level is the stage wherein you start to PREPARE yourselves for
employment or you are preparing to manage your own company, thus, as part of your
training, EVERY JUNIOR STUDENT is expected to:

 Practice professionalism at all times – in times of difficulties, DO THE TASK

FIRST, rather than complain before you attempt to comply the tasks; do not
PROCASTINATE
 Keep yourself motivated – in case you feel weary and exhausted, DO NOT
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 GIVE UP and BE ENTHUSIASTIC and make your parents and dreams be your
inspiration
 Keep discussions discrete – do not announce to the public whatever matters we
discussed in the class if not necessary
 Always keep your credibility intact – do not adopt SCHADENFREUDE attitude
Note: For other class policies, please refer to the student handbook.

SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES Counterchecked by:

TEXTBOOKS:
Coronel, C., Morris, S. (2019). Database Systems Design, Implementation, and Management. Cengage Learning,
Inc.

Penn, M. (2019). Database Systems: Design, Implementation and Management. Willford Press. IVY A. ORTIGA, RL, MLIS
Librarian

Starks, J.L. (2019). Concepts of Database Management. Cengage Learning, Inc.

3G E-Learning (2019). Core Concepts in Computer Science: Database Management System. 3G E-Learning
LLC.

3G E-Learning (2018). Database Systems. 3G E-Learning LLC.

Pratt, P.J., Last, M.Z. (2016). Database Management Systems. Cengage Learning Systems.

Kovalev, N.V. (2012). Database Management Systems. National Book Store.

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ONLINE SOURCES:

Form No : FM-SPAMAST-PRS-01
Issue Status : 03
Revision No. : 03
Date Effective : 10 June 2024
Approved by : President

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