CS430 – Database Management
Systems
Instructor: Russ Wakefield
Email:
Russ.Wakefield@colostate.edu
Communication
Policy: Responses to emails will be provided within 3 days
CS314 or CS370
Proficiency in Java is a requirement.
Grade of C required.
This is an introductory course on Database
Systems. It introduces the students to the fundamental concepts and methods
necessary for designing and implementing database systems. Emphasis will be on
the theory and implementation of database systems rather than any commercially
available database system.
Upon completion of this course, students should
be able to understand and/or handle the following database components:
A. Silberschatz, H. Korth, S. Sudarshan
Database System Concepts, 7th
edition,
McGraw Hill
Several of the lab assignments require accessibility to the
Computer Science machines through a Secure Shell such as Putty or SSH. The exams are given using the Respondus LockDown browser, which
only runs on Windows and Macs and requires a camera and a microphone. You MUST have access to a machine fitting
these requirements.
Delivery of
course assignments is done using Canvas, it is expected the student will access
Canvas at least once a day. In addition,
the student is expected to have set their preferences to receive announcements
in Canvas immediately as this will be the primary method the class will use to
set expectations.
Please review the core rules of netiquette for some guidelines and expectations on how to
behave in an online learning environment.
SUMMER
SESSION INFORMATION
If you are taking this course over the
summer, please note that we go at double speed, completing an entire 4 credit
course in just 8 weeks. This means that you will have twice as much work each
calendar week, it will be an equivalent workload to taking 8 credits during a
regular semester for just this one course. Please plan other courses over the
summer accordingly so that you have enough time to complete each course.
Unit and
Final Exams: Make-up (late) exams are only given for extraordinary
circumstances (e.g., illness, family emergency). Students must consult with the
instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the start of the exam. Course
examination dates are listed in Canvas; be aware of them and plan accordingly.
Labs: Unless
otherwise specified, lab assignments are to be submitted electronically through
Canvas. Specifics will be included in each assignment. Always check the
assignment page for due dates and late policies. Labs may be made up with an excused absence.
Worksheets:
Unless otherwise specified, worksheets are to be submitted
electronically through Canvas as a reply to a discussion. Specifics will be
included in each assignment. Always check Canvas for due dates and late policies. Worksheets may be made up with an excused
absence.
Makeup
Work: Makeup work will need to be explicitly negotiated. The material in
this course (including learning to meet due dates) is important. Excessive
absences and/or missing work will impact your grade.
Excused Absence: Documentation will be required for
the absence to be excused. It is YOUR responsibility to PLAN on getting the
appropriate documentation.
·
Illness(personal) - note from the medical institution (on
letterhead) with the exact dates to be excused.
·
Illness in the family - note from the medical institution (on
letterhead) with the exact dates to be excused. See above for projects.
·
Death in the family - an online pointer or a paper copy of the
obituary will suffice.
·
University sanctioned events- these do not happen randomly, please
bring your documentation to the instructor early and work with the instructor
to complete the work BEFORE the due date.
Events that are excused:
·
Illness with documentation
·
Death or illness in the family
·
University sanctioned events
·
Weddings - only if all work is accomplished ahead of time.
Events that are not excused:
·
Weddings - for any work done after the fact.
·
Car problems
·
Illness without documentation
·
Early / Late travel plans
Below is the default
grading scheme for this course. While the instructor reserves the right to
change these cutoffs, you will not receive a grade lower than what is shown. If
you get an average of 80% or more, you will get a B (not a B-) but, depending
on the score, the instructor may set cutoffs so that with a high enough score
above an 80 you might get a B+ or A-.
|
Grade |
Range |
|
A |
90-100% |
|
B |
80-89% |
|
C |
70-79% |
|
D |
60-69% |
|
F |
0-59% |
As a student enrolled in this course, one of your responsibilities is to submit course work by the due dates listed in Canvas. With that said, I take my role as your instructor very seriously, and, in fact, I care about how well you do in this course and that you have a satisfying, rewarding experience.
To that end, it is my commitment to you to
respond individually to the work you submit in this class and to return your
work in a timely manner. Smaller, weekly assignments and quizzes will be
returned within 5 days and major assignments, exams, and essays will be
returned within 1 week. (If, however, due to unforeseeable circumstances, the
grading of your work takes longer than the times I have listed here, I will
keep you informed of my progress and make every effort to return your work with
feedback as soon as I can.)
Assignment
|
Grade Percentage
|
|
Worksheets |
10% |
|
Lab
Assignments |
30% |
|
Module
Quizzes |
10% |
|
Unit
Exams |
30% |
|
Final
Exam |
20% |
|
Total: |
100
% |
*Keep a copy of all work created for the course, including work submitted through Canvas course learning management system.
Canvas
is the where course content, grades, and communication
will reside for this course.
·
For passwords or any other computer-related technical
support, contact the Central
IT Technical Support Help Desk.
o (970) 491-7276
The Technical
Requirements page
identifies the browsers, operating systems, and plugins that work best with
Canvas. If you are new to Canvas quickly review the Canvas Student
Orientation materials.
This course
will adhere to the CSU Academic Integrity/Misconduct policy as found in the General
Catalog and the Student Conduct Code.
Academic integrity lies at the core of our common goal: to
create an intellectually honest and rigorous community. Because academic
integrity, and the personal and social integrity of which academic integrity is
an integral part, is so central to our mission as students, teachers, scholars,
and citizens, I will ask that you affirm the CSU Honor Pledge as part of
completing your work in this course.
Further
information about Academic Integrity is available at CSU’s Academic Integrity -
Student Resources.
I am
committed to the principle of universal learning. This means that our
classroom, our virtual spaces, our practices, and our interactions be as
inclusive as possible. Mutual respect, civility, and the ability to listen and
observe others carefully are crucial to universal learning.
If you are a
student who will need accommodations in this class, please contact me to
discuss your individual needs. Any accommodation must be discussed in a timely
manner. A verifying memo from The Student Disability Center may be required before any
accommodation is provided.
The Student Disability Center (SDC) has the
authority to verify and confirm the eligibility of students with disabilities
for the majority of accommodations. While some accommodations
may be provided by other departments, a student is not automatically eligible
for those accommodations unless their disability can be verified and the need
for the accommodation confirmed, either through SDC or through acceptable means
defined by the particular department. Faculty and staff may consult with the
SDC staff whenever there is doubt as to the appropriateness of an accommodative
request by a student with a disability.
The goal of SDC is to normalize disability as
part of the culture of diversity at Colorado State University. The
characteristic of having a disability simply provides the basis of the support
that is available to students. The goal is to ensure students with disabilities
have the opportunity to be as successful as they have
the capability to be.
Support and services are offered to student with
functional limitations due to visual, hearing, learning, or mobility
disabilities as well as to students who have specific physical or mental health
conditions due to epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, etc.
Students who are temporarily disabled are also eligible for support and
assistance.
Any student who is enrolled at CSU, and who
self-identifies with SDC as having a disability, is eligible for support from
SDC. Specific accommodations are determined individually for each student and
must be supported by appropriate documentation and/or evaluation of needs
consistent with a particular type of disability. SDC reserves the right to ask
for any appropriate documentation of disability in order to
determine a student's eligibility for accommodations as well as in support for
specific accommodative requests. The accommodative process begins once a
student meets with an accommodations specialist in the
SDC.
Please note that this course may require you to
use third-party tools (tools outside of the Canvas learning management system),
such as Skype and others. Some of these tools may collect and share information
about their users. Because your privacy is important, you are encouraged to
consult the privacy policies for any third-party tools in this course so that
you are aware of how your personal information is collected, used
and shared.
Please do not share material from this course in
online, print, or other media. Course material is the property of the
instructor who developed the course. Materials authored by third parties and
used in the course are also subject to copyright protections. Posting course
materials on external sites (commercial or not) violates both copyright law and
the CSU Student Conduct Code. Students who share course content without the
instructor’s express permission, including with online sites that post
materials to sell to other students, could face appropriate disciplinary or
legal action.
Any CSU student who faces challenges or hardships due to their legal status in the United States and believes that it may impact their academic performance in this course is encouraged to visit Student Support Services for Undocumented, DACA & ASSET for resources and support. Additionally, only if you feel comfortable, please notify your professor so they may pass along any additional resources they may possess.
For the full statement regarding role and
responsibilities about reporting harassment, sexual harassment, sexual
misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and the retaliation
policy please go to: Title IX –
Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment.
If you feel that your rights have been compromised at CSU, several resources are available to assist:
· Student Resolution Center, 200 Lory Student Center, 491-7165
· Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services, 491-5836
A note about interpersonal violence: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, relationship violence and/or stalking, know that you are not alone. As instructors, we are required by law to notify university officials about disclosures related to interpersonal violence. Confidential victim advocates are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide support related to the emotional, physical, physiological and legal aftermath of interpersonal violence. Contact the Victim Assistance Team at: 970-492-4242.
CSU does not discriminate on the basis of religion. Reasonable accommodation should be made to allow individuals to observe their established religious holidays. Students seeking an exemption from attending class or completing assigned course work for a religious holiday will need to fill out the Religious Accommodation Request Form and turn it in to the Division of Student Affairs, located on the second level of the Administration building.
Once turned in, the Division of Student Affairs will review the request and contact the student accordingly. If approved, the student will receive a memo from the Dean of Students to give to their professor or course instructor.
Students are asked to turn in the request forms as soon as the conflict is noticed. Similarly, unanticipated conflicts requiring a religious observance, such as a death in the family, can also be reviewed.
Inclusion: We create and nurture inclusive environments and welcome, value and affirm all members of our community, including their various identities, skills, ideas, talents and contributions.
Integrity: We are accountable for our actions and will act ethically and honestly in all our interactions.
Respect: We honor the inherent dignity of all people within an environment where we are committed to freedom of expression, critical discourse, and the advancement of knowledge.
Service: We are responsible, individually and collectively, to give of our time, talents, and resources to promote the well-being of each other and the development of our local, regional, and global communities.
Social Justice: We have the right to be treated and the responsibility to treat others with fairness and equity, the duty to challenge prejudice, and to uphold the laws, policies and procedures that promote justice in all respects.
The Mission, Vision, and Focus
webpage of the Vice President for Diversity includes a comprehensive statement
of CSU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.