Database Design and Management
Y52.3500
Credit:
Management and Information Technology
This is an introductory course for database management systems and applications. It discusses concepts, methodologies, and techniques important for database analysis, design, implementation, and management. The course focuses on the logical, conceptual and physical implementation of relational database management systems so that students can assimilate a basic knowledge of database design as it relates to business rules. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the relational database model; explain the considerations and choices available for achieving data integrity; the role of normalization in providing efficiencies and data integrity; the tools and techniques for transforming business requirements into viable, efficient, and reliable databases aligned with business requirements. The course utilizes a combination of lectures, hands-on computer exercises, examples from Oracle and other leading databases, and real-world database projects to accomplish the learning process. Topics include: data structure concepts; the application of data models and data normalization; data integrity, referential integrity, input and output design considerations; SQL database data definition and data manipulation languages; data administration; client/server, Internet and distributed database systems.
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
