Oracle and SQL - CIS50

Professor: Priscilla Grocer

Office: K-112
Phone: 508-678-2811

Email: pgrocer@bristol.mass.edu

Course Description (from catalog):

This course is an introduction to the Oracle database. The student will learn to work with Oracle and the structured query language SQL as they design, manipulate and access the database. In addition, the concepts and design of relational databases will be analyzed and implemented.

Course Objectives:

The primary objective of this course is to teach the student to work with Oracle both in the development of the database and the use of SQL and PL/SQL. At the completion of this course, the following objectives should have been accomplished:

• To understand the concepts and design of a relational database
• To understand the concepts of object orientation of a relational database management system
• Given a set of data and an analysis of the needs, to design a normalized relational database to handle the data
• To understand and learn how to work with an Oracle database
• To understand the structured query language SQL and be able to use it in conjunction with Oracle database
• To understand Procedural Language SQL (PL/SQL) as implement by Oracle and be able to use it in conjunction with an Oracle database

Texts: The textbook for this course is: Oracle9i: SQL with an Introduction to PL/SQL
Lannes L Morris-Murphy
Course Technology
It includes an educational version of Oracle 9i. You can also get an educational version from education.oracle.com -they have version 8i and 9i available. I

Material to be Covered: The order in the syllabus does not necessary reflect the order that will used in the course. Please use the weekly schedule sheet to follow the assigned topics.

1. Introduction/concepts
1. Relational database
2. Normalization
3. Entity Relationship model
4. Object orientation
5. Introduction to Oracle
6. Introduction to SQL
2. SQL statements in Oracle
1. Basic SQL statements
1. Selecting
2. Arithmetic expressions
3. Concatenating
2. Introduction to SQL
3. Limiting and Sorting data
4. Functions
5. Using multiple tables
6. Grouping functions
7. Simple subqueries
8. Multiple column subqueries
3. Additional features
1. Output
2. Updating - add, changes and deletions
3. Manipulating data
4. Creating and maintaining tables
5. Keys
6. Views
7. Database objects and indexing
4. More advanced features of Oracle and SQL
1. Controlling access
2. PL/SQL structure
3. Variables
4. Writing executable code
5. SQL and PL/SQL
6. Control structures
1. If
2. For loop
3. While loop
7. Composite data types
8. Working with cursors
9. Processing with multiple cursors
10. Exceptions
11. Procedures and functions
12. Triggers

Requirements:

Requirements and Grading: The student will be expected to complete all assigned work. In addition there will be a final exam.
A schedule of assignments, projects, exams, quizzes etc. will be posted on the Web site. Students should check on a regular basis.
Grading percents are:

• 80% Homework, programs, code and quizzes
• 10% Class participation, responsibility about work, keeping up to date, quality of work, adding extras that are above and beyond, showing initiative, figuring out problems etc.
• 10% Final

Evaluation:Assignments, programs and exams are graded using either number grades or letter grades based on the following (A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60). The student's grade for the course will use the same scale and will be based on the percentages explained in the grading section. Plus and minus grades will be given.
Many of the assignments in this class are open ended - the grading will be based on how well the project demonstrates mastery of the material. Students who do a minimum of work will be graded accordingly. Resubmission is allowed on open-ended projects to improve grades.
Note: Non open-ended assignments that are completed accurately, with no errors, according to the parameters of the assignment will be graded as A. To achieve an A+, students must have done sufficient extra work in design or implementation that makes the assignment standout. In doing assignments, students must do their own work. Relying too heavily on my examples or working too closely with someone else will be penalized.

Attendance:The student is allowed to cut six one hour classes.

Methodology: This course is offered as an in-class course or as a Distance Learning, Web based course. For in-class students, it is a traditional lecture based class with supplementary information available on the Web. Web based students will be relying on the information at the Web site for the information being presented in class. Web based students are invited to attend class at any time if they feel that hearing a lecture would be valuable. All students should read the assigned notes, study the presentations available and avail themselves of other resources in mastering the course material. In addition, students will be working independently on projects designed to give them additional computer skills and practical experience in analyzing and solving problems. When appropriate, exercises and problem solving techniques are used.
This SYLLABUS is not to be construed as a CONTRACT in any way, shape, manner or form. This SYLLABUS is a SUGGESTED course OUTLINE and will be GENERALLY followed, subject to change according to the INSTRUCTOR'S discretion and needs. Academic FLEXIBILITY is important!

Interaction Plan: This is an asynchronous course with synchronous components if you decide to attend classes. Communication includes email , blog, IM including voice, and online office hours and help sessions. Other methods of online communications may also be used. In addition open lab help session are scheduled and students may request in person meetings. Students must communicate with the instructor at least once a week via email and must turn in homework and participate in online communication to be successful.


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