Class Details

CIS 44A
Database Management Systems

Course Description

This course covers the rudiments of database design, implementation and use. Students will gain a basic understanding of various data modeling techniques. An overview and comparison of database management systems will be given, along with an emphasis on relational databases; introduction to SQL.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
CIS-44A-62Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online lecture, laboratory class. The lecture and laboratory do not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Students should have Zoom installed on their phones and computers for the exams and also one-by-one and group project presentations. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remote learning. ***Please complete the form found at http://www.deanza.edu/cis/prereqclear.html if you feel that you can evidence equivalent coursework and/or job experience that meet the prerequisites for this course.****

Course Details

Units

4.5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

CIS 3. or CIS 4.