Learning Materials
Textbook
Database Systems: Introduction to Databases and Data Warehouses, Edition 2.0 by N. Jukic et al.
Make sure you buy the 2nd edition. The eBook is available at Redshelf or
Vitalsource.
Hardware and Software
Windows is still the most commonly used operating system in business, and for this reason we will use it in this course. All software required for the homework is installed in all the McIntire lab computers and maintained by our HelpDesk. Please inform them of any malfunction, should any occur.
This class does not use Blackboard.
Microsoft Teams
To create a community of learners and keep in touch with each other we will use Microsoft Teams. Early in the course you will receive an email with instructions on how to connect. teams is our main and fastest way to ask questions about the course, assignments, and technologies. Answer a colleague's question first and well, and you will receive extra participation credit.