• Required Textbook: Oracle Database 11g SQL, by Jason Price, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
• Recommended Textbook: Oracle Database 10g: The Complete Reference (w/CD), by Kevin Loney, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
• Recommended Text: Oracle Database X PL/SQL Programming, by Michael McLaughlin, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
• Removable storage device such as a USB flash drive.

Week	Topic(s)
1	Syllabus review; course accounts and tools – online course software, SQL Plus, iSQLPlus; review of DBMS concepts - relational and object-oriented databases, ERDs, normalization
2	SQL queries; SELECT clauses – from, where, order by
3	SQL table creation ; altering tables; adding and modifying constraints
4	Data manipulation commands; table and record locking; sequences; indexes
5	Oracle database administration
6	Joining tables
7	Single-row functions
8	Group functions
9	Subqueries; merge
10	Views
11	Formatted output; SQL *Plus reports
12-14	PL/SQL language - data types, cursors, exceptions, triggers, procedures, functions, packages
15	Final Exam

1. Develop a working understanding of the terminology associated with relational database processing. III, VII, VIII, IX
2. Become familiar with, have a working knowledge of, and demonstrate efficient use of Oracle SQL and Oracle developer tools. IV, VI, V, VII, VIII, IX, XII
3. Develop a working relational database and develop restrictive access conditions appropriate for entering, modifying and producing output to an I/O device. III, IV, VI
4. Provide environmental conditions to provide a user with a working SQL relational database. III, IV
5. Become familiar with, have a working knowledge of, and demonstrate efficient use of PL/SQL. IV, VI, V, VII, VIII, IX, XII
6. Become familiar with issues related to data access, security, file allocation and process control. III, VII, VIII, IX

1. Use professional tools to produce software components and documentation. Technological Literacy, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning.
   
   
2. Participate in a team using shared resources. Communication, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning.
   
   
3. Use professionally accepted methods and materials in their approach to completion of applications. Technological Literacy, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning.
   
   
4. Create database tables and views based on client input. Communication, Technological Literacy, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning.

The student should be able to

1. Demonstrate proficient use of terminology associated with computers, software and database applications products. (A,B,C,D,E,F)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of hardware, firmware and systems terminology. (A,B,C,D,E,F)
3. Demonstrate effective use of various manuals, documentation, tutorials, on-line directives and guides. (A,B,C,D,E)
4. Demonstrate knowledge and use of major Oracle functions, commands and processes. (A,B,C,D,E,F)
5. Demonstrate proficient use of the keyboard and mouse in accessing programs, data and/or files. (A,B,C,D,E,F)
6. Demonstrate use of major SQL* Plus commands and processes. (B,D,E,F)
7. Demonstrate use of all major SQL programming commands and selections. (B,D,E,F)
8. Demonstrate effective use of Oracle as a business tool. (A,B,C,D,E,F)

1. Testing Procedures: 50% of grade
   A minimum of two tests is recommended. Tests will cover material presented in class. Tests are not to be missed without a valid excuse. Each instructor will include details of his/her testing procedures in a syllabus addendum.
   
   
2. Laboratory Expectations: 40% of grade
   Lab attendance is required. Assignments will be given and must be completed and handed in at the designated date and time.
   
   
3. Field Work:  N/A
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods: 10% of grade
   Class participation, quizzes and homework will also comprise the final grade for the course.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:

   93 – 100	A
   88 – 92	B+
   83 – 87	B
   78 – 82	C+
   73 – 77	C
   65 – 72	D
   Below 65	F

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.]
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.
   
   
3. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.
   
   
4. Accommodation for Disabilities:
   If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.
   
   
5. Other:
   1. Plagiarism, cheating, software piracy, non-educational use of computer systems and other forms of academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited. A student caught cheating or infracting specific rules will be given a grade of "F" for the course.
   2. Make-up exams: All exams are required, and make-ups will be allowed only in the rarest of cases. In the event of an emergency, notification of the instructor must be made in advance.
   3. It is the student's responsibility to request help from the instructor prior to an assignment's due date.