Course Code : IS212

Course Title : Database Management System

Pre-requisite : None

Credit : 3 units

Course Description :

The course covers discussion of database systems, the nature of the data, data association, data
semantics and models. A specific DBMS will be used to implement data models for use in business
application programs.

Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program
Educational
Student Outcomes
Objectives
1 2 3
Ability to apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, technical concepts
a.) and practices, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computer science 
practices.
b.) Design and evaluate possible solutions for complex computing problems. 
Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
c.) modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an 
understanding of the limitations.
Able to understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and
d.) 
norms of professional computing practice.
Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning
e.) 
for continual development as a computing professional.

Course Outcomes and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Student Outcomes

The student should be able to: a b c d e

1. Design database using data models E D R E E

2. Use database programming languages to manipulate or

E D R E E
process data efficiently

3. Understand various implementations of database

E E R R D
management systems

Level: I – Introduced; E – Enabling; R – Reinforced; D – Demonstrated

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Course Learning Plan

Teacher – Learner Assessment Learning

Time Allotment TOPICS
Activities Tool Outcome
Database Concepts
 Database systems
Written
Week1/3hrs  Data Models Classroom Discussion
Quiz LO1, LO2
Week2/3hrs / Demonstration

Design Concepts
 Relational Model
Classroom Discussion Written
Week3/3hrs Characteristics
/ Demonstration Quiz LO1, LO2
Week4/3hrs  Data Modeling with Entity
Relationship Diagrams
 Data Modeling Concepts
Week 5 PRELIM EXAMINATION
Advance Design and
Implementation
Week6/3hrs  Normalizing Database Classroom Discussion
Seatwork
Week7/3hrs Designs / Demonstration LO1, LO2
Week8/3hrs  Designing Structure Query
Language
 Procedural Language SQL
 Procedural Language SQL
Classroom Discussion
and SQL Command Case Studies
Week9/3hrs / Demonstration LO1, LO2
 SQL Management

Week10 Midterm Examination

Implementation and Management
 Database Development
Process
Week11/3hrs  Conceptual, Logical and
Physical Database Design Classroom Discussion Written
Week12/3hrs
Demonstration Quiz LO1, LO2
Week13/3hrs  Managing Database and SQL
Week14/3hrs Performance
 Distributed Databases
 Database for Decision
Support
Classroom Discussion Written
Week15/3hrs
 Interacting with Database Demonstration Quiz LO1, LO2
through the Web
Week16/3hrs Case Project Analysis Activity LO1, LO2

Week17/3hrs Project Presentation Demonstration LO1, LO2

Week18 Final Examination

Final Student Course Output:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student has to present the actual demonstration of the
case project given.

Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

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 Minimum
Assessment Tasks Weight (%) Average for
Satisfactory
Performance (%)
1. 2 Major Exams 20% 10%
2. Final Exam 15% 8%
3. Case Studies and Reports 50% 25%
4. Class Participation, Seatwork,
15% 7%
Quiz
TOTAL 100% 50%

Computation of Grades:

Preliminary Grade
(Class Standing X 2) + Prelim Exam rating
3
Midterm Grade
(Class Standing X 2) + Midterm Exam rating
3
Partial Grade
(Class Standing X 2) + Final Exam rating
3
Final Grade
Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Partial Final Grade
3

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below

Average Grade Range Equivalent

95 – 100 1.00
93 – 94 1.25
90 – 92 1.50
88 – 89 1.75
85 – 87 2.00
83 – 84 2.25
80 – 82 2.50
77 – 79 2.75
75 – 76 3.00
Below 75 5.00

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References:

References
1. Database Principles 2nd Ed. , By Coronel, Morris, Rob & Crocket
2. Database Systems 6th Edi., Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant Navathe

Prepared by:

Fernand T. Layug
IS Faculty

Approved by:

Jefferson A. Costales, MIT

Dean

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