DATX 5801 - Data Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41854,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Todd Jones
Email: tajones01@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 | Guide to SQL | Shellman, Mark / Pratt, Philip J. / Last, Mary Z. | 9780357361689 |
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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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction | ||
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 | Databases and SQL Introduction | |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Database Design Fundamentals | Response to "What is Data?" |
| 9/14 | Chapter 2 | Database Design Fundamentals | Storing Data |
| 9/21 | Chapter 3 | Creating Tables | Data Loaded into SQL Developer |
| 9/28 | Chapter 3 + 4 | Viewing Table Data, Inserting New Data | |
| 10/5 | Chapter 4 | Single Table Queries | Chapter 4 Book Work |
| 10/12 | Chapter 4 | More on Single Table Queries | Review for Exam |
| 10/19 | Review | Review | Exam 1 Chapters 1 - 4 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 5 | MultiTable Queries | Chapter 5 Bookwork |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5 | Nesting Queries | Nesting Queries |
| 11/9 | Chapter 5 + 6 | Joins | Joins |
| 11/16 | Chapter 7 | Updating, Deleting, Altering Data | Advanced Joins |
| 11/23 | Chapter 8 | Transactions, Database Administration | Review |
| 11/30 | Chapter 8 | Functions, Procedures and Triggers, PLSQL | Exam 2 Chapters 5 - 8 |
| 12/7 | Finals | Finals | Finals |
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.