University Massachusetts Lowell College of Health Sciences Healthcare Database Design/Development 32.633-041 Syllabus
32.633 Database Design 1 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL College of Health Sciences Syllabus Healthcare Database Design 32.633-041 Spring 2014 Instructor: Rose Candelieri, MS, RD E-mail: Rose_Candelieri@uml.edu Class Meetings (6): Wednesday 5:30 pm-8:30 pm (see attached schedule) Online Classes (8): Wednesday 7:30 9:00 pm (see attached schedule) Class Meeting Location: Yankee Alliance Offices 138 River Road, Andover, MA Pre-requisites: None - Open to all students who have a minimum of a bachelor s degree Class Hours: 3 Semester Hours Course Description This course is a practical approach to the design, and development of a relational database with an emphasis on healthcare. Analyzing the requirements of the database will proceed to the design of the structure of the relational database, which will then be developed in a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). Microsoft will be used as the RDBMS platform. Course Objectives At the completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Understand the major DBMS models and systems. 2. Analyze and design a database system 3. Understand relationships
32.633 Database Design 2 4. Develop a relational database system 5. Understand the concepts of database administration. Course Format This course is taught in a blended format. This means that there will be a combination of face-to-face classroom meetings and on-line/audio chat classes. On-Line Portion of the Blended Class Format Course materials will be made available each week on Friday morning. You are required to read the assigned text book chapters, view the videos, and perform activities and assignments. How to Communicate in a Blended Format Face to Face Meetings: There will be 6 traditional face-to-face classroom meetings. It is expected that you attend all meetings. If, due to extenuating circumstances, you are unable to make a face-to-face meeting, contact me prior to class to discuss an alternative assignment. Failure to contact me will result in a 5 point deduction from your average grade. Discussion Board: This is an online location where students and instructors interact with comments and questions. Each week one or more discussion boards will be started. The discussion boards are open to all students for comments and questions. I will review the discussion board(s) on a daily basis and respond to questions/comments when appropriate. A discussion board format has the benefit of allowing everyone in the class to benefit from the exchange. If one student has a question or concern, chances are, others do as well. In addition, discussion threads remain available throughout the entire course. E-Mail: On occasion, when you feel the discussion should be more private in nature, please feel free to email me using the online course email system. I will check my email daily and respond to you within 24 hours. Audio-Chat: In weeks where there is no face to face class, there will be a scheduled audio chat. These chats are scheduled on Wednesday s from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This time will be used to review weekly material and to clarify any issues or problems that students may be having. This allows the opportunity for everyone in the class to interact at the same time and have live discussion. Although, it is not required you participate in the weekly audio chat during the scheduled time-frame, it is encouraged as it is a way to interact with others in the class. Should you not participate it is expected that you will listen to the recorded session.
32.633 Database Design 3 1. Weekly Assignments: 30% 2. Mid-Semester Project: 30% 3. Final Project: 40% Evaluation Method COURSE REQUIREMENTS The student is responsible for completing all course assignments on dates specified by the instructor. No credit will be given for late assignments. REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS Hernandez, M. J.. (2003). Database Design for Mere Mortals. Boston, MA: Addison- Wesley 2nd Ed.. ISBN 0-201-75284-0 Note: this can be purchased from Amazon.com price comparison Web Site: http://www.campusbooks4less.com/prices/0470407352 If you need to purchase Microsoft MS Office 2010 Professional (contains ) is available at: http://www.journeyed.com/ -- Please note MS is Not available for the MAC. Other Requirements: To participate in the Audio Chat you will need headphones with a microphone. A USB headset is recommended, but the two jack audio headsets will also work. Two versions (available at Amazon.com, Target and Wal-Mart) Logitech Premium Stereo Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone Logitech Premium USB Headset 350/250 Academic Integrity There is a University policy regarding academic integrity. For details, see the Academic Integrity Policy at http://www.uml.edu/catalog/graduate/policies/academic- Integrity.aspx. It is your responsibility to review and understand this policy.
32.633 Database Design 4 A+ = 97-100 A = 93-96 A- = 90-92 B+ = 87-89 B = 83-87 B- = 80-82 C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C- = 70-72 F = 69 and below GRADING SCALE SNOW POLICY In the event that classes are cancelled due to bad weather and it is on a Face-to-Face meeting date we will have an Audio chat and will push the Face-to-Face meeting to the next week, if the room is available. If the University has not closed, but I deem it to be hazardous for students to travel, I will post both an announcement and email on the course website and email everyone at their student email address.
32.633 Database Design 5 Course Schedule * F = Face-to-Face O = Online Week Class Material Release Date: Date of Class Meeting/Online Session Type of Class: F or O* 1 1/21/2014 1/22/2014 F Readings Chapter 1 Relational Database Design Chapter 2 Design Objectives Chapter 3 Terminology Assignments Post personal introductions on discussion board Log into WebCT, run Audio Chat Setup Assignment due no later than: Points 1/28/2014 1 1/28/2014 0 2 1/24/2014 1/29/2014 O Chapter 4 Conceptual Overview Chapter 5 Starting the Process Mock DB: Post a minimum of 2 unique questions on discussion board to determine mission statement and objectives Mock DB: Submit mission statement and objectives Student DB: Be prepared to discuss your design topic. Prior to 2/4/2014 1 2/4/2014 2 2/5/2014 0 3 1/31/2014 2/5/2014 O Chapter 6 Analyzing the Current Database Student DB: Post your design topic (after discussed in class) Student DB: Submit mission statement and objectives 2/11/2014 1 2/11/2014 2
32.633 Database Design 6 Mock DB: Post a minimum of 2 unique questions on discussion board to analyze requirements of database Prior to 2/18/2014 1 4 2/7/2014 2/12/2014 O Chapter 7 Establishing Table Structure Mock DB: Submit tables and fields 2/18/2014 10 5 2/14/2014 2/19/2014 O Chapter 8 Keys Mock DB: Submit Keys 2/25/2014 2 Chapter 9 Field Specifications 6 2/21/2014 2/26/2014 O Chapter 10 Table Relationships Mock DB: Submit relationship matrix 3/4/2014 2 7 2/28/2014 3/5/2014 O Chapter 11 Business Rules Chapter 12 Views Mock DB: Submit Views 3/11/2014 2 8 3/7/2014 3/12/2014 O 9 3/14/2014 3/26/2014 O Chapter 13 Reviewing Data Integrity Semester Break Chapter 14 Bad Design What Not to Do. Mid-Semester Project Student DB: Submit Tables and fields 3/14/2014 30 Student DB: Submit Keys 4/1/2014 2 Student DB: Submit relationship 4/1/2014 2
32.633 Database Design 7 matrix Student DB: Submit Views 4/1/2014 2 10 3/28/2014 4/2/2014 F Developing Tables in Developing Forms in Student DB: Develop tables in 5/7/2014 11 4/4/2014 4/9/2014 F Developing Forms in (continued) Developing Views in Student DB: Develop queries in Student DB: Enter some "dummy data" to test your database Student DB: Develop Views in 5/7/2014 12 4/11/2014 4/16/2014 F Developing Views in (continued) Developing Reports in Student DB: Develop reports in 5/7/2014 13 4/18/2014 4/23/2014 F Developing Reports in (continued) Developing Macros, Buttons & Menus in Student DB: Develop Macros, Buttons, Menus in 5/7/2014 14 4/25/2014 4/30/2014 F Review and Wrap up Student DB: Work on Final Project
32.633 Database Design 8 Final Project Student DB: Complete database design developed in Microsoft. 5/7/2014 40