Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Part a
Preliminary Topics
This preliminary division of the course is designed to cover some fundamentals.
The objectives are
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to define and provide a rationale for database systems;
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to identify the many objectives, advantages, and desirable
features of a database system;
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to discuss the salient features of a database system
environment.
The division consists of two chapters:
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Chapter 1 — Introduction to Database Systems
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Chapter 2 — The Database System Environment
