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2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIS1902 INTRODUCTION TO SQL COURSE PROCEDURE


CIS1902 INTRODUCTION TO SQL

1 Credit Hour

Student Level:  

This course is open to students on the college level in either Freshman or Sophomore year.

Catalog Description:

CIS1902 - Introduction to SQL (1 hr.)

This course to give students an introduction to working with SQL including selection, updating, deleting, inserting, and implementing various database management techniques.

Course Classification:

Lecture

Prerequisites:

Basic computer skills, CAP 1730 Computer Applications/Beginning Computers may be recommended

Controlling Purpose:

This course is designed to help students learn the fundamentals of SQL.  This will include querying, inserting, updating, and deleting.  Various database management techniques will be covered.

Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to write SQL statements to create databases and tables.  Various techniques will be covered on how to insert, update, delete and query the data.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:

The following defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other content as time allows.

UNIT 1: Execution of a Simple Query

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to work with a simple query.

  • Connect to the Database
  • Query the Database
  • Save a Query
  • Modify a Query
  • Execute a Saved Query

UNIT 2: Performing a Conditional Search

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will understand how to perform a conditional search.

  • Search Using a Simple Condition
  • Compare Column Values
  • Search Using Multiple Conditions
  • Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
  • Retrieve Data Based on Patterns

UNIT 3: Working with Functions

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will understand how to work with functions.

  • Perform Date Calculations
  • Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
  • Manipulate String Values

UNIT 4: Organizing Data

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will understand how to organize data in a query.

  • Sort Data
  • Rank Data
  • Group Data
  • Filter Grouped Data
  • Summarize Grouped Data
  • Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

UNIT 5: Retrieving Data from Tables

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will understand how to retrieve data from tables.

  • Combine Results of Two Queries
  • Compare the Results of Two Queries
  • Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
  • Check for Unmatched Records
  • Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins

UNIT 6: Presenting Query Results

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to present query results.

  • Save the Query Result
  • Generate an XML Report

UNIT 7: Advanced Querying Using Subqueries

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to do advanced querying using subqueries.

  • Search Based on an Unknown Value
  • Search Based on Multiple Unknown Values
  • Compare a Value with Unknown Values
  • Search Based on the Existence of Records
  • Generate Output Using Correlated Subqueries
  • Filter Grouped Data Within Subqueries
  • Perform Multiple-Level Subqueries

UNIT 8: Manipulating Table Data

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to insert, update, and delete data.

  • Insert Data
  • Modify Data
  • Delete Data

UNIT 9: Manipulating the Table Structure

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to change a table structure.

  • Create a Simple Table
  • Create a Table with Constraints
  • Add and Drop Table Columns
  • Add and Drop Constraints
  • Modify the Column Definition
  • Back up Tables
  • Delete Tables

UNIT 10: Working with Views

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to implement views.  

  • Create a View
  • Manipulate Data in Views
  • Create Aliases
  • Modify and Drop Views

UNIT 11: Indexing Data

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to work with indices.

  • Create Indices
  • Drop Indices

UNIT 12: Managing Transactions

Outcomes: Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to implement transactions.

  • Create Transactions
  • Commit Transactions

Projects Required:

Textbook:

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Materials/Equipment Required:

Attendance Policy:

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus

Grading Policy:

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size: 

Based on classroom occupancy

Course Timeframe: 

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program:

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability, which may impact work in this class, which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.