COURSE DESCRIPTION
Capstone course training students to develop database applications. Implements full power of programming in a database-oriented language. Emphasizes design, implementation and presentation of several large, real-time information system cases.
Prerequisite: CST112 and CST171 or permission of Chair/Academic Dean • Corequisite: CST242 • Credits: 4 credit hours
TEXTBOOK:
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SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
SUPPLIES:
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMPLISHING THESE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE
Do not expect to get an “A” grade for doing the base project; rather that grade is reserved for students who go beyond the requirements of the assignment. Final grade will not be more than ten (10) percentage points higher than the examination average.
Multiple-choice unit quizzes based upon the assigned textbook readings will be given for most chapters. Quizzes located in Blackboard consist of ten questions each and will be “open book.” All quizzes must be completed at home or in a computer lab by the due date listed in the course outline before class begins that day at 12:30 p.m.
ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS
Students must submit all projects via Blackboard, an Internet website maintained by Suffolk County Community College and the State University of New York. Click on any of the following links to watch videos that demonstrate how to use Blackboard in this course.
NO MAKE-UP EXAMS will be given unless the instructor so decides. However, no student will be allowed to make up an examination that has been returned and discussed in class. All assignments and projects are due by the end of the day (11:59 p.m.) on the date announced unless otherwise stated. No late assignments will be accepted unless an extension date is prearranged with the instructor.
Although computer lab time may be scheduled each week during class time, students should be aware that additional lab time outside of class may be necessary to complete the requirements of this course.
ATTENDANCE
"The College expects that each student will exercise personal responsibility with regard to class attendance. All students are expected to attend every class session of each course for which they are registered. Students are responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are in attendance. The College defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester. Excessive absence or lateness may lead to failure in a course or removal from the class roster." (College Catalog and Student Handbook)
Attendance is not a factor in the computation of the course grade but may be a factor in determining class participation. It is the student's responsibility to make his/her attendance known to the instructor if arriving late. Students who stop attending classes without officially withdrawing from the course will receive a failing grade (FN).
SCHEDULE OF TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Jan 27
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17
Feb 24
Mar 3
Mar 10
Mar 17 – 24
Mar 31
Apr 7
Apr 14
Apr 21 – May 5