St.

Francis College – Brooklyn, NY

IT-6004 Database Management Syllabus

Course Syllabus
Course Title: IT-6004, Database Management
Course Syllabus
IT-6004, Database Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: IT-6001
Instructor: JP Freeley
E-mail: jfreeley@sfc.edu
Office Hours by appointment: https://calendly.com/jpf321/30

Course Description:
This course focuses on the design, implementation, and management of databases. Topics
include strategic database planning, entity-relationship modeling, theory of the relational model,
data normalization, distributed database processing, and the SQL language. Emphasizes database
support for global business operations and explores ethical issues and concerns relating to
modern database and data warehousing techniques.
Students will complete several practical lab assignments, quizzes, and research papers.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

A. Aims: Students will explore principles, practices, and

Technologies are required for good database design, management, and security. Concepts
and issues relating to data warehousing, governance, administration, and security will be
explored, and privacy and alternative database structures will be investigated. The course
concentrates on building a firm foundation in information organization, storage,
management, and security.
B. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): Upon successful completion of this course, a
student will be able to:
SLO 1: Analyze database concepts, different database models, and database management
systems.
• Assessment: Individual project, Assignments, labs, quizzes, final exam.
SLO 2: Develop SQL statements to create, manipulate, and query databases.
• Assessment: Individual project, Assignments, labs, quizzes, final exam.
SLO 3: Design and develop a typical enterprise database utilizing commercially available
database management systems.
• Assessment: Individual project, Assignments, labs, quizzes, final exam.
SLO 4: Identify database management issues, including data integrity, security, and
recovery.
• Assessment: Individual project, Assignments, labs, quizzes, final exam.

Required Course Textbook and/or Other Assigned Reading

Kroenke, D., et al. Database Concepts, 10th edition, Pearson, 2024.
 Schedule of Topics
Course Outline (subject to change):
Week Schedule Topic Chapter(s)
MA = Mod. Available (00:00)
Read & Do the
Module AA = Assign. Avail (00:00) Content
D = Due (23:59) Assignment Task
MA = 10/27/24
0 D = 10/29/24
Introduction

MA = 10/27/24
Syllabus and APA Writing Style Syllabus and APA links.
/Format -Complete both Quizzes.
1 Discussion Posts Due: 10/31
Chapter One: Getting Started Chapters 1 & 2
Peer Reviews Due: 11/3
Chapter Two: The Relational Model -Answer Discussion questions
Quizzes Due: 11/3
MA = 10/27
Chapter Four: Data Modeling and the Chapter 4 - Create a Data Modeling
2 AA = 11/4
Entity-Relationship Model and ER Model Project
D = 11/10
MA = 11/4 -Do one of the listed Projects
3 AA = 11/11 Chapter Five: Database Design Chapter 5 - Answer listed Review
D = 11/17 Questions Fig 5.1
Chapter Three: Structured Query
Language
MA = 11/11 See: https://sqlfiddle.com/mysql Chapter 3 – Assessment (TBD)
4 AA = 11/18 Appendix A: Working with MySQL Appendix A: DB Creation and Data
D = 11/24 Appendix A and B: Constraints & Data Modeling Appendix A and B
Manipulation Database Design (Logical
and Conceptual)
Ch. 6: Database Administration.
MA = 11/18
Normalization, Database Objects, User Chapter 6 - Written Assignment
5 AA = 11/25
Creation and Management, Managing
D = 12/1
DB tables-Data Integrity
Ch. 7: Business Intelligence Systems,
MA = 11/25 (Locked until Topic
Data Warehouses, and Big Data
Choice Submission (Mod 5)) Chapter 7 Written Assignment
6 AA = 12/2
Single and Multiple Table Queries
Appendix C
Advanced Queries, Big Data
D = 12/8
Appendix C
MA = 11/18
Topic Choice Due: 11/24 (Mod 5)
7 Project Available: 12/9
Final Project Due
Project Due: 12/14
Assessments and Grading Scheme
This is a graduate-level course, and students are expected to always behave as IT professionals in
an academic environment. Students are expected to proactively communicate questions about
course content or assignments and concerns about grading to the professor.

Assignments for this course are developed to assist students in developing practical, professional
skills in analysis, writing, and public speaking.

Feedback on oral and/or written assignments will be provided based on the professor’s
assessment of your comprehension of course material, the degree to which your work meets the
required elements of the assignment, and your ability to articulate and support your analysis
using credible and reliable references.

Written feedback on graded assignments will be provided via Canvas. This allows you to
incorporate feedback into your future assignments.
Writing assignments, including online discussion forum posts, should be written clearly and
concisely in an academic business style. All assignments should be written in your own words
and with (direct) quotes from your source material within quotation marks and properly cited. In-
text citations must be used for direct quotes and paraphrased source material. A reference list
should accompany each written assignment in APA format.

Grading Guidelines
Assignment/Activity Due Date % of Final Grade
Class Participation/Discussions Throughout term 10%
Weekly Assignments/Labs/
Throughout term 60%
Quizzes
Final
Class 7 30%
Exam/Project/Presentation
100%

Letter Grading: A cumulative graduate index of 3.0 is required for graduation.

A maximum of two-course grades in the “C” range will be acceptable if the
cumulative graduate index of 3.0 is met.

A 93-100 4.0

A- 90-92 3.7

B+ 87-89 3.3
 B 83-86 3.0

B- 80-82 2.7

C+ 77-79 2.3

C 73-76 2.0

F Below 73 0.0

Assignment Submissions
Written assignments must be submitted, via Canvas, in PDF format prior to the Due date as
defined in Canvas. Assignments submitted by email will be deleted.

Class Participation/Online Discussions (10% of final grade)

Students are expected to attend all classes regularly and punctually. Due to the shortened term
length, absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals will reduce the participation grade. In the
case of online courses, discussions will count as class participation. If you miss a class, you
remain responsible for the materials covered and the work assigned in class. Contact other
students to ascertain what was covered in the class and then meet with the professor to ask
questions or clarify concerns.

Active engagement in discussion and preparation before class is expected to demonstrate the
student's professional development.

Do not use electronic devices in class except for assigned exercises or with written approval
from Disability Services.

Please leave the room for emergency communications.

Your class participation grade includes several components:

• Substantive comments and relevant questions asked during class sessions
• Feedback and questions asked of student presenters
• Information from peer teamwork evaluations

Attending class without participating actively will not result in solid class participation grades.

Students can share viewpoints and discuss and debate various topics during online forum
discussions. Active participation by all students is needed to ensure that these forums are
 interesting and informative and add value to the learning experience.

To access the online discussion forums in Canvas, go to the Discussion tab on the left side of
the main page of the course module and select that week’s forum topic.

Weekly Assignments/Labs/Quizzes (60% of final grade)

Students will complete all weekly assignments, lab assignments, or quizzes by the due date and
time. The assignments or lab assignments will cover the content of each week's readings,
lectures, exercises, and discussions.

Final Exam/Paper/Project (30% of final grade)

Students will complete a cumulative exam at the end of the semester or submit a research paper
or project. The final will cover the content in the readings, classroom lectures, and discussions.

d. Credit Hours
This course will meet the course credit hours with seven six-hour lectures (a total of 42 hours)
via in-person or hybrid modality.

Select Bibliography/References/Resource Material

Casteel, J., Oracle 12c: SQL,” 3rd edition, Cengage, 2015
Connolly, T. and C. Begg, “Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design,
Implementation, and Management,” 6th edition, Pearson, 2014
Coronel, C., S. Morris, and P. Rob, “Database Systems: Design, Implementation, &
Management,” 12th edition, Cengage, 2016
Elmasri, R. and S. Navathe. “Fundamentals of Database Systems,” 7th edition, Pearson, 2020
Gillenson, M. L. “Fundamentals of Database Management,” Wiley, 2023
Kroenke, D., et al. “Database Concepts,” 9th edition, Pearson, 2019
Pratt, P. J. “Concepts of Database Management,” 7th edition, 2012
Ricardo, C. and S. D. Urban. “Databases Illuminated,” 3rd edition, Jones & Bartlett, 2017

Links and Policies

Online Course Conduct

Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Your instructor and fellow students fosters a
safe online learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or
controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic
discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an
individual. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course
community.
The following netiquette tips will enhance the learning experience for everyone in the course:
• Share tips with other students.
 • Do not dominate any discussion. Give other students the opportunity to join in the
discussion.
• Do not use offensive language. Present ideas appropriately.
• Be cautious in using Internet language. For example, do not capitalize all letters since this
suggests shouting.
• Popular emoticons such as ☺ or / can be helpful to convey your tone but do not overuse
them.
• Avoid using vernacular and/or slang language. This could possibly lead to
misinterpretation.
• Never make minimize someone’s ability to read or write.
• Keep an “open-mind” and be willing to express even your minority opinion. Minority
opinions have to be respected.
• Think and edit before you push the “Send” button.
• Do not hesitate to ask for feedback.
• Using polite and constructive humor is acceptable. Sarcasm is not acceptable and does
not add to the learning experience.
adapted from: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/book/Links to an external site.

SFC Attendance Policy

The SFC attendance policy applies to all course instruction modalities. In order to be successful, it is
the student’s responsibility to complete course requirements as outlined in the course syllabus and to
demonstrate engagement through completing course requirements, regularly logging into
Canvas, participating in course discussions and reviewing of materials provided in all class formats
(synchronous, asynchronous, on-line, or in person), as applicable.

When we refer to attendance, we also refer to participation and engagement which is assessed through a
combination of timely completion of assigned coursework and active participation in virtual
discussions and forums, whether online, in person, or a combination of both. Note: Some specific
programs such as Nursing and Education may have additional participation requirements associated
with certification and accreditation, which will be shared by the appropriate department or program.

Students with significant lack of participation and engagement will be contacted by their professor and
may be flagged by their professor using the College’s Navigate early-alert process, and will be
contacted by their advisor and academic support team to discuss resources. Students who never
attended or stopped attending and do not demonstrate participation and engagement, and who have not
submitted an official withdrawal or leave of absence form, may receive a grade of X, which has the
same computational effect as an F in the GPA.

It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with their professors and the appropriate offices if
they are unable to attend class and/or if illness will impact submission of assignments/exams as per the
deadlines.

Attendance impact due to illness/emergency health situation

Students who has been on campus who contract COVID-19 or are self-quarantining due to contact with
a positive person, must stay home and report this information to Nurse Elizabeth Giugliano in Student
Health Services at stuhealthservices@sfc.edu. If necessary, Student Health Services will connect
students to Accessibility & Accommodations for any needed attendance flexibility accommodation.
Students will need to submit a request for flexible attendance using the Accommodate
platform https://sfc-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/Links to an external site.

If attendance is impacted due to any non-COVID acute or chronic illness, students can directly request
support by submitting a statement and supporting documentation to Accommodate (https://sfc-
accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/Links to an external site.). The Assistant Dean of
Campus Engagement & Accessibility and Accommodations office will work together with the student
to discuss possible accommodations and support.

WHO SHOULD STUDENTS CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

For COVID-19 related attendance issues: Student Health Services stuhealthservices@sfc.edu
For Acute or Chronic illness/Health emergency: Submit statement directly to Accommodate
(https://sfc-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/Links to an external site.) and for
questions email the Office of Accessibility & Accommodations oaa@sfc.edu

Academic Integrity

The College policy that defines academic integrity includes procedures for dealing with violations of
that policy. Matters of academic integrity are distinct from the rubric of student misbehavior :
Violations of academic integrity include cheating, counterfeit work, falsification of academic records,
falsification of data or creation of false data, plagiarism, theft (of information), and unauthorized reuse
of work. Since a violation of academic integrity takes place whenever anyone undermines the academic
integrity of the College or attempts to take unfair advantage of others, the above list cannot be
exhaustive. For further information, including the complete policy, procedures, and sanctions, please
refer to The Cord.
(See section on Academic Integrity St. Francis College 2011-2013 Catalogue, p. 2. Also available
at http://www.sfc.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/images/pdfs/SFC_Catalogue.pdf)

Statement for Accessibility and Accommodations

The Office of Accessibility and Accommodations and St. Francis College are committed to ensuring
that all individuals with a disability (including learning, physical, mental health, and temporary
conditions) are afforded equal access to the programs and services of the College. The Office of
Accessibility and Accommodations provides reasonable accommodations to students with documented
disabilities. Any student interested in obtaining accommodations should contact Caitlin McGuire,
Assistant Director of Accessibility and Accommodations at 718-489-2070 or cmcguire@sfc.edu or
Room 3307 to discuss the services available.
In recognition of the importance of health and well-being, students who are unable to
submit their academic work on time due to medical reasons must contact Natasha
Edwards, Associate Dean in the Office of Accessibilities & Accommodations. Students
are advised to email oaa@sfc.edu with the necessary medical documentation, which can
also be uploaded to the Accommodation Documentation portal at https://sfc-
accommodate.symplicity.com/.

In light of the unique challenges faced by international students, it is also important to

consult with the International Student Services (ISS) to understand any potential SEVIS
implications of taking a medical leave. This step is crucial to avoid misinformation and
unintended consequences regarding students' immigration status. ISS can be contacted at
ISS@sfc.edu

The Office of Accessibilities & Accommodations will collaborate with students to provide
reasonable accommodations, focusing primarily on academic work. This may include
deadline extensions. Our policy is dedicated to ensuring that students encountering health
challenges receive the support needed to continue their education effectively while
upholding the integrity and standards of our academic programs.

Instructor’s Attendance Policy

Students are expected to work on their own to 1) complete course modules, and 2) submit
assignments according to module and assignment availability and dues dates in Canvas.
Students should display professional behavior throughout this course.
• Online class sessions will require students to participate in discussions, and online
activity hours will be surveyed.
• Feel free to ask relevant questions via email, discussions, or comments when you are
unclear about a topic.
• Session B classes require in-person, on-campus residency (see below)

Instructor’s Policy on Class Participation

In case of online course, discussions will count as class participation. If you miss a class, you
remain responsible for the materials covered and the work assigned in class. Email or Meet with
the professor to ask questions or clarify concerns.

Residency Requirement
Fall 2024 Session B: You are required to be physically on campus during December 12,
December 13 and December 14 for an in-person residency.

Policy Precedence
In any and all cases, SFC Administrative policies will take precedence over anything written or
inferred in this syllabus.