Database Concepts and Applications

DBA 110           Database Concepts (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None
Corequisites:     None
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product.  Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms.  Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.

DBA 115           Database Applications (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites:    DBA 110
Corequisites:     None
This course applies concepts learned in DBA 110 to a specific DBMS.  Topics include manipulating multiple tables, advanced queries, screens and reports, linking, and command files.  Upon completion, students should be able to create multiple table systems that demonstrate updates, screens, and reports representative of industry requirements.