IS 315: Database Systems in Business

Course Description

This course is a study of database systems in the context of their use in business to support information systems and decision-making.  The course places special emphasis on data access using SQL and includes application development using a commercial database management system such as Oracle and SQL Server.  Other topics include database concepts, data modeling, database design and development, administration of database systems, and technologies. Prerequisites: (INFO SYS 311 OR COMP SCI 271 with a C or better OR MHR 381) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.