1. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 1 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu ISM 4212 Dr. Larry West http://systems.bus.ucf.edu/lwest lwest@bus.ucf.edu Write this down!

2. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 2 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Course Topics ISM 4212 — Database Management Systems –"Design and implementation of relational databases in organizations" (UCF Undergraduate Catalog) Additional topics –Database application design and implementation –Data warehousing –Database administration –Distributed databases

3. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 3 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Storage Problems Identify a storage problem that has nothing to do with information or data What are the items to be stored? What different approaches are taken by different people to store these items? For each approach: –What are the costs? –What are the advantages? –What are the disadvantages? –Do advantages and disadvantages apply to placing items in storage, storage, or retrieval?

4. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 4 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Database Design All business information systems rely on stored data Data can be stored efficiently or inefficiently “Efficiency” applies to: –Act of placing data into storage –Storing data –Act of retrieving data –Act of modifying data There are often tradeoffs –Easier storage makes for harder retrieval –Etc.

5. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 5 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Database Design (cont.) "Efficiency" depends on many factors –Type of data –Capabilities of computer hardware –Capabilities of database management system (DBMS) –Access & user needs –Data volume –Transaction frequency and nature Design decisions create costs and benefits Database designer creates the data structures used by applications –These enable storage and retrieval

6. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 6 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Database Designers Database design is a key element in any information system Database designers must understand the business's processes to design effective databases Effectively analyzing organizational data needs and designing effective structures is where you will make your money in the early years of your careers

7. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 7 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Prerequisites ISM 3253 is an absolute and unwaiverable prerequisite –Group project requires implementation in VB –VB will be the example language used in client server presentations If you do not meet this prerequisite you should go ahead and leave now.

8. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 8 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu What’s Different About this Course To succeed in this course you must perform the same tasks you will perform on the job as an MIS professional –Understand problems and design solutions –Translate specifications from someone else into a finished requirement –Learn techniques with some learning on your own –Recognize how to adapt techniques learned for one use to another similar use

9. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 9 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu What’s Different About this Class (cont.) You have no right to a good grade in this class, even if you show up every day You are responsible for understanding the material, memorizing it just won’t work You are responsible for managing your efforts –Backing up your projects –Having time to coordinate with the instructor –Planning time to study and complete the projects You must have time to use the lab or your own computer for projects

10. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 10 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu What’s Different About this Course (cont.) While the class has lots of theory in it the theory is all applied Your group project or SQL either works or it doesn’t Your answer is either right (it works) or its wrong (it doesn’t) I will evaluate you as if you worked for me and your work becomes part of what I give my boss You are past the general background part of your educations now

11. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 11 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu How to Succeed... Don’t see memorization as the goal –Allow knowledge to embed itself through use –Be able to recognize why a step is used or suggested Thoroughly understand the problem you are dealing with — be able to solve it with pencil and paper before you attempt to implement the solution Allow adequate time to complete assignments Allow adequate time to get help from the instructor when you are stuck Practice techniques we cover in class right away Coordinate with the instructor

12. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 12 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu How to Succeed (cont.) Work effectively with your team –Divide responsibility –Keep each other informed –Do your part on time and expect your team members to do the same Get the fundamental skills under control early –Practice –Experiment

13. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 13 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu What I’m Assuming About You You understand basic Windows tasks –Editing –Saving, opening, copying, moving, and deleting files You understand the fundamentals of programming You have time in your schedule to complete the assignments and work with your group You understand how to use e-mail and the Web or will learn quickly You have access to computer and software –See “Textbook” link on course page

14. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 14 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu What You Can Assume About Me I understand this material I won’t try to trick you I want you to succeed I will give you the grade you earn I will be available to you as described in the syllabus except for announced absences

15. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 15 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Grading PointsGradePointsGradePointsGrade 92 +A80 +B -68 +D + 89 +A -78 +C +62 +D 87 +B +70 +C60 +D - 82 +B69 +C -< 60F

16. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 16 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Grading Weights Exams30%Two midterms and final exam. Final is comprehensive but emphasizes material since the last midterm. All exams are open book and open note but computers may not be used during exams. Homework20%Three major homework assignments. Quizzes15%Number of quizzes to be determined. Total quiz average will be multiplied by 15% to give contribution to course grade. Quizzes will be done outside of class and may require computer work. Some "quizzes" will look more like small homework assignments than traditional quizzes. Project35%Group project for the design and implementation of a working database and application

17. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 17 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Grade Distribution Fall 2008 A9 A-6 B+2 B10 B-2 C+2 C8 C-4 D4 F7

18. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 18 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Problem Grades TOTALGRADEP1P2P3E1E2E3H1H2H3Q1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6Q7Q8 69.34C-4289737682834138201316920 69.29C-281910738767957801716181020 69.24C-28251063796794770181718620 68.96C-42410748984 3047111714820 65.78D441854750709354590817620 62.23D3841078598365630111614520 61.95D281510747249835701513181020 55.12D281378267088426141791420 50.58F25210740657870016171413020 0 35.99F0067271595038017 200020 28.89F000605537755412188950000 22.98F0002241320482410 147020 0 22.06F0067600756701314000000 21.64F00058008858001700020 0 7.09F0040000580017000000

19. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 19 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu Admin Stuff Attendance About the text books and software Using the Web Site Using e-mail Registering Lab Overview

20. IMS 4212: Course Introduction 20 Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida lwest@bus.ucf.edu ISM 4212 Write this down! Dr. Larry West http://systems.bus.ucf.edu/lwest lwest@bus.ucf.edu