Enhancing the value of a project in the database course

ABSTRACT

Data management is a crucial issue for the new millennium. A database course can reflect current issues and new technologies plus teach the basic concepts through the use of a multiple component project and reflection. This paper describes a methodology to expose students to the dynamics of a database environment and teach them to tract theoretical principles from their experiences.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Information systems education

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Management, Performance, Theory