Computer Science

Course Number: 22:198:603

Course Title: Business Data Management

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of database technology and its
application in managing data resources. The conceptual, logical, and physical design of databases will be
analyzed. A database management system will be used as a vehicle for illustrating some of the concepts
discussed in the course.

COURSE MATERIALS

- Textbooks:
Database Systems: Design, Implementation, & Management 11th Edition by Carlos Coronel, Steven Morris
ISBN-13: 978-1285196145
- The Rutgers Canvas site for this course will contain lecture notes, reading materials, assignments, and late
breaking news. It is accessible via: https://canvas.rutgers.edu/. You should check it frequently to remain
updated. You are responsible for keeping aware of the announcements on the course web site.

LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

LGO1. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and methods of managing business data

LGO2. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and methods of securing and optimizing business data

LGO3. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and methods of SQL driven database management and
implementation

- Students develop these skills and knowledge through the following course activities and assignments:
* Lectures. Class lectures generally include an introduction to the specific business database
system concepts being covered, and follow a slide presentation of the material to transfer the
database system knowledge to the students. Lectures make use of practical examples from
business and industry, and interactive exercises to help ensure thorough comprehension of the
material.

* Homework Assignments. Homework is assigned to reinforce concepts in the course and for
students to practice newly acquired skills. Homework is turned in, graded, and then reviewed in
class to ensure knowledge transfer.

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 * Quizzes. The course includes four quizzes to formally assess students’ knowledge and
comprehension. Tests are consisting of true/false, multiple choices, and comprehensive questions.

PREREQUISITES

There is no formal prerequisite for this course. However, student must preserve the confidence and
nearest attitude to understand the whole content in class.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
I do NOT tolerate cheating. Students are responsible for understanding the RU Academic Integrity Policy
(http://academicintegrity.rutgers.edu/).
I will strongly enforce this Policy and pursue all violations. On all examinations and assignments,
students must sign the RU Honor Pledge, which states, “On my honor, I have neither received nor given
any unauthorized assistance on this examination or assignment.” I will screen all written assignments
through SafeAssign or Turnitin, plagiarism detection services that compare the work against a large
database of past work. Don’t let cheating destroy your hard-earned opportunity to learn. See
business.rutgers.edu/ai for more details.

ATTENDANCE AND PREPARATION POLICY

- Expect me to attend all class sessions. I expect the same of you. If I am to be absent, my department
chair or I will send you notice via email and Canvas as far in advance as possible. If you are to be absent,
report your absence in advance at https://sims.rutgers.edu/ssra/. If your absence is due to religious
observance, a Rutgers-approved activity, illness, or family emergency/death and you seek makeup work,
also send me an email with full details and supporting documentation within 3 days of your first absence.

- For weather emergencies, consult the campus home page. No matter the campus is open or not, class
will be held.

- Expect me to arrive on time for each online session. I expect the same of you.

- Expect me to remain for the entirety of each online session. I expect the same of you.

- Expect me to prepare properly for each class session. I expect the same of you. Complete all background
reading and assignments. You cannot learn if you are not prepared. The minimum expectation is that for
each 80 minutes class session, you have prepared by studying for at least twice as many hours.

- Expect me to participate fully in each class session. I expect the same of you. Stay focused and involved.
You cannot learn if you are not paying attention.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT

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Students are permitted to use computers during class for note-taking and other class-related work only.
Students are not allowed to check emails, access Web sites not related to the course or work on something
that is beyond the scope of this course during the class time. Those using computers during class for work
not related to that class must leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period.

EXAM DATES AND POLICIES

There are four quizzes in this course (*tentative):

[Quiz I]
[Quiz II]
[Quiz III]
[Quiz IV]

During quizzes, the following rules apply:

- If you have a disability that influences testing procedures, provide me an official letter from the Office
of Disability Services at the start of the semester.
- You must show a valid Rutgers photo ID in front of web camera to start online quiz.
- Use the bathroom prior to the exam start; There is no bathroom breaks.
- Your quiz will not be accepted unless you sign the Honor Pledge.

GRADING POLICY

Course grades are determined as follows:

QUIZ I: 25%
QUIZ II: 25%
QUIZ III: 25%
QUIZ IV: 25%

Assignments have to be submitted before the beginning of the class on the specified due day. No late
submissions will be accepted. No assignment will be accepted after class or late including the reasons
of absence. Early submission will not be reviewed until the due date.

The scores for exam will be posted to Canvas in 3 days after submission. At the end of course,
homework, and exam scores with the weights specified in the syllabus will be combined to get an overall
score from 0-100. This score may contain fractions, but it won’t be rounded. Note that the final letter grade
is based on a curve. I then rank these scores, and choose sensible cutoffs between A, B+, B, C+, C, D and
F. The cutoffs do not come in predetermined places. An example, 90 is not guaranteed to be an “A”.

There will be no make-up quizzes. You are required to present a written proof for situations such as going
on to an emergency room due to unexpected and serious illness. Chatting during the quiz is not allowed.
No collaboration between class members will be allowed during any quiz.

Your final grade is not subject to negotiation. If you feel I have made an error, submit your written argument
to me within one week of receiving your final grade. Clarify the precise error I made and provide all due
supporting documentation. If I have made an error, I will gladly correct it. But I will adjust grades only if I
have made an error. I cannot and will not adjust grades based on consequences, such as hurt pride, lost

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scholarships, lost tuition reimbursement, lost job opportunities, or dismissals. Do not ask me to do so. It is
dishonest to attempt to influence faculty in an effort to obtain a grade that you did not earn, and it will not
work.

COURSE SCHEDULE

*Schedule is tentative and Subject to Change

Topic Items Due

 Overview of course logistics

 Intro to Database Systems
 Data Models
 SQL Lab
 Relational Database Model
 SQL Lab
 Entity Relationship Modeling Homework 1
 QUIZ I
 Advanced Data Modeling
 SQL Lab
 Normalization of Database Tables

 SQL Lab Homework 2

 QUIZ II
 Database Design
 SQL Lab

 SQL Lab

 SQL Lab
 QUIZ II
 Transaction Management and Homework 3
Concurrency Control
 SQL Lab

 Database Performance Tuning and

Query Optimization

 Distributed Database Management

Systems

 QUIZ IV

SUPPORT SERVICES

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If you need accommodation for a disability, obtain a Letter of Accommodation from the Office of
Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
provides student-centered and student-inclusive programming in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998, and the New Jersey Law
Against Discrimination. More information can be found at ods.rutgers.edu.

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[Rutgers University-New Brunswick Title IX Coordinator phone (848)932-8200 or email

jackie.moran@rutgers.edu]

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If you seek religious accommodations, the Office of the Dean of Students is available to verify absences
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to speak with a staff member who is confidential and does not have a reporting responsibility, you may
contact the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance at (973)353-1918 or email
run.vpva@rutgers.edu]

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If students who have experienced a temporary condition or injury that is adversely affecting their ability
to fully participate, you should submit a request via https://temporaryconditions.rutgers.edu .

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Students experiencing difficulty in courses due to English as a second language (ESL) should contact
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If you are in need of additional academic assistance, please use our readily available services.

[Rutgers University-Newark Learning Center: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/rlc

[Rutgers University-Newark Writing Center: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/writingcenter]

[Rutgers University-New Brunswick Learning Center: https://rlc.rutgers.edu/]

[Optional items that many faculty include:

- Students must sign, date, and return a statement declaring that they understand the RU Academic
Integrity Policy.

- Students must sign, date, and return a statement declaring that they understand this syllabus.]