DATX 5801 - Data Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41853,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Rachel Gramann
Email: regramann@ysu.edu
Course Description
5801. Data Management. This course covers the basic concepts of database systems and emphasizes the real-world database applications relevant to the management of data in an organization environment. The topics include (not limited to) database environment, database development, relational database management systems, SQL/NoSQL data management language, data normalization, data warehousing, and internet database environment. Credit will not be given for both DATX 5801 and CSIS 3722. Prereq.: Junior standing or higher and GPA of 2.5 or higher. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | A Guide to SQL, 10th Edition | Mark Shellman, Hassan Afyouni, Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z. Last | 9780357419731 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Introduction to Databases | Discussion 1; Module 1 Quiz; Module 1 Use It; Module 1 Case Exercise: KimTay Pet Supplies |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Database Design Fundamentals | Module 2 Quiz |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Creating Tables | Discussion 2; Lab 3-1: KimTay Pet Supplies |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Creating Tables | Module 3 Quiz |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Single-Table Queries | Discussion 3; Module 4 Quiz |
| 9/28 | Chapter 4 | Single-Table Queries | Lab 4-1: KimTay Pet Supplies; Module Lab Assessment 1 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 5 | Multiple-Table Queries | Discussion 4; Module 5 Quiz |
| 10/12 | Chapter 5 | Multiple-Table Queries | Lab 5-1: KimTay Pet Supplies; Graduate Project 1 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 6 | Updating Data | Discussion 5; Module 6 Quiz |
| 10/26 | Chapter 6 | Updating Data | Lab 6-1: KimTay Pet Supplies; Module Lab Assessment 2 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 7 | Database Administration | Discussion 6; Module 7 Quiz |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7 | Database Administration | Lab 7-1: KimTay Pet Supplies |
| 11/16 | Chapter 8 | Functions, Procedures, and Triggers | Discussion 7; Module 8 Quiz |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Break | No class | |
| 11/30 | Chapter 8 | Functions, Procedures, and Triggers | Lab 8-1: KimTay Pet Supplies |
| 12/7 | Chapter 8 | Functions, Procedures, and Triggers/Course Wrap Up | Module Lab Assessment 3; Graduate Project 2 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.