Data Management was offered in offered in 2001, 2002 and 2004.  
Schedule permitting, it may be offered again at some point in the future.

INSTRUCTOR:

Lindi Quackenbush 310A Bray Hall (mailbox in 312 Bray Hall)
Phone: 470-4727   E-mail: ljquack@esf.edu
URL: www.esf.edu/erfeg/quackenbush

TEXTS:

Access Database Design and Programming (3rd Edition) Steven Roman (available at Orange Bookstore)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will consider a variety of issues in data management.  The class will review alternative methods for managing data with a focus on relational databases.  Topics will include fundamental concepts in database design, querying and programming.  The class will also consider integration of spatial concepts into traditional database management techniques including discussion of issues such as metadata organization and distribution.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of the course, students should understand:
    1. Alternative systems for data management
    2. The fundamental principles in relational database management systems
    3. Concepts in database design
    4. Issues in database querying
    5. Issues in spatial data management