DBA-120 Course Syllabus (Database Programming I)

Course Description
This course is designed to develop SQL programming proficiency. Emphasis is placed on data
definition, data manipulation, and data control statements as well as on report generation. Upon
completion, students should be able to write programs which create, update, and produce
reports.

Credit Hours: Three (3) Semester Hours

Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None

Course Goals:

Understand basic knowledge of the Oracle database programming language.

Learn to create database and database objects such tables, views, indexes, etc.
Master standard SQL skills to do queries, insert, delete and update.
Use Oracle client tools such SQL*Plus or SQL Developer.
Prepare for the Oracle SQL certification exam (1Z0-007, 1Z0-047, or 1Z0-051).

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through completion of class
work and assignments):

A basic understanding of standard SQL.

The basic knowledge of RDBMS creation
The basic skills needed to create and query databases in Oralce environment
The basic skills of data manipulation using INSERT, DELETE, and UPDATE.
A basic understanding of various database objects (INDEX, VIEWS, TABLES,
SEQUENCES, etc.)
A basic understanding of user privileges and roles.

Software:

Oracle 11g (downloadable from http://www.oracle.com)

The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College

Respect
o Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility
o Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking
responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking
o Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication
o Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral
communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration
o Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.

Grading Is As Follows:

Exam/Project
o 60% - 30% of each.
Assignments/Labs
o 30% - weekly lab/assignments and/or quizzes
Attendance
o 10% Required

Classroom Policies:

Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical
Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of
computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, social networking etc. is not
allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of
computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, mobile devices
etc.) during instructional time.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented,
handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not
provide notes for missed classes.
This course is being taught in an online or hybrid format. In order to remain enrolled in
the course, each student is required to open and complete the Course Entry Quiz in
Blackboard.. Students should complete the activity as soon as possible. Delay in
completion may result in getting behind in coursework or in missing assignments.
Students who do not complete the Course Entry Quiz by the deadline will be dropped
from the course with no tuition refund.
Employability Skills:

Each student will be evaluated based on whether they demonstrate the skills that make
them employable in their field. These skills may include, but are not limited to:
promptness, presence, verbal articulation of subject matter concepts, quality of written
communications, respect for their instructor, respect for their classmates, honorable
presentation of original work, gracious acceptance of constructive criticism, attention to
detail, and a dedication to excellence in their academic goals. These employability skills
are direct reflections of the Wake Tech's Core Values. Ask your individual instructor about
how employability skills will affect your grade, and your ability to work in your chosen
field once you have completed your academic goals.

Course Schedule:

Note: This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor -- This offered as
only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according to the instructional needs of the
students in the class. Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be
assigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
Table 1: DBA120Course Schedule

Week Coursework Textbook

0 Introduction to Oracle and Installation Chapter 1 (Page 01 ~ Page 26)
Starts on 16-May-2017
1 Writing Basic SQL Statements and Restricting Sorting Data Chapter 2 (Page 28 ~ Page 45)
Starts on 23-May-2017
2 Single Row Functions Chapter 4 and 5 (Page 90 ~
Page 127 and Page 130 ~
Page 166)
Starts on 30-May-2017
3 Displaying Data from Multiple Tables Chapter 2 and 3 (Page 45 ~
Page 87)
Starts on 06-Jun-2017
4 Aggregating Data Using Group Functions Chapter 1 (Page 117 ~ Page
127)
Starts on 13-Jun-2017
5 Midterm Test and Subqueries Chapter 6 Chapter 7(Page 168
~ Page 250) Starts on 20-Jun-
2017
6 Manipulating Data Chapter 8 (Page 252 ~ Page
273) Starts on 27-Jun-2017
7 Creating and Managing Tables and Including Constraints Chapter 10 (Page 300 ~ Page
337) Starts on 04-July-2017
8 Creating Views Chapter 10 (Page 314 ~ Page
337) Starts on 11-July-2017
9 Other database Objects and Controlling User Access Chapter 9 (Page 276 ~ Page
298) 18-July-2017
10 Final Test 25-July-2017
 Disability Support Services (DSS) is available for students who require academic accommodations
due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at
919-866-5670-141 Montague Hall, Main Campus or Building A 317, Northern Campus.
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