Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an introduction to the basics of databases.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Use data management functions
Explain paper based management
Describe file oriented management
Describe the database management system
Define three database models
Identify general principles
Describe the general principles of the network model
Explain the general principles of the relational model

Topics: 
Data Management Systems
Paper-Based File System
File-Oriented Computer System
Database Models
The Hierarchical Model
The Network Model
The Relational Model

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.