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MacMurray College Information Technology Course Reflection

 

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the basic models and capabilities of standard database management systems (DBMS) packages. Included in the course is an overview of database principles, file-level models, data-level models, operation. The course also emphasizes implementation, maintenance and security considerations. You will study and use methods of DBMS selection and evaluation to implement the design for your proposed database project solution.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course:

1. Prepare students to think critically about the concepts of Database Systems and help students understand how to apply the theory and principles of Database and their management in the workplace

2. Understand the database management systems, with an emphasis on how to organize, and retrieve, efficiently, information from a DBMS.

3. Understand the process to select topics in design, implementation, and application of traditional and none traditional Database Systems for various type of data management.

Learner Outcomes

Understand the fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using and implementing database systems and database application.

Understanding of the current theory and practice of database management systems

Understand the concept of a Database transaction and related Database facilities, including concurrency control, journaling, backup and recovery.

Understand the role of the database administrator and conceptual model.

Implement a database project.

Now provide a reflection of at least 750 words (or 2.5 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories, and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.