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Center for Computer Based Learning--RelationalData Base Management on UNIX 1985Nova University

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An online course in relational data bases using the VAX 11·780 and BSD 4.2 UNIX.*

Relational databases play an important role everywhere in our society. The need to store information reliably and to generate reports accurately is found at all management levels, in business and governrnent agencies.

The online, UNIX based, course in relational databases has been designed to g ive you the experience you need to be confident in working with database management systems.

Taken from your home: lbu can take this course in

relational databases directly from your home. You will need a terminat or personal computer with appropriate communications software. You can start the course at any time and proceed at your own pace.

To improve your skills: lbu have only to access the

online course. A set of computer-assisted online lessons will help get you through the course in a planned and user-friendly fashion. You will also have access to computer conferences and online discussions with experienced professionals in the field of database management who are trained to work closely with students online.

Emphasizing practical experience:

lbu wi ll get "hands-on" experience by creating your own database. Each lesson will guide you, advising you how to create new relations, helping you to use the correct queries to retrieve the data you need, and generating all kinds of reports that you will see on your screen.

Features of the course: • You start when you want. • You dial a local Tymnet

number to connect to NOVA's computer, a VAX 11-780, using the UNIX operating system.

• You access an online tutorial on INGRES. INGRESlis a relational database for UNIX. It has extensive capabilities for collecting, accessing and retrieving data, using a query language called QUEL. The lessons on INGRES combine an extensive set of tutorials with instructions that tell you simply and clearly how to use INGRES itself.

·UNIX is a Trademark of Bell Laboratories

Topics: The tutorial covers the

following topics: • Accessing the INGRES

demo database • Using queries to

manipulate data fields • Using the editor to save

query commands • Designing and creating

your own database • Moving data between

INGRES relations and UNIX fi les

• Creating indexes, using heap, hash or isam techniques

Textbook: "Computer Database Organization" by James Martin.

Instructor: The course is taught online

by national consultant Jacques Levin, Ph.D., NOVA University, Center for Computer-Based Learning.

Format: • Computer-assisted

instruction online • Computer conferences

and online d iscussions • Electronic mail

Objectives: Participants who complete

the course will have the following capabilities:

• Competency in creating a relational database. Competency in using a query language.

• Competency in generating reports.

• Competency in database organization.

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Registration and Credit: Non-Credit: The $395 fee

covers instructional consultation and computer­assisted instruction. Students can purchase online time as needed in 10 hour packets at $10.00 per hour. This hourly charge includes access through Tymnet when d ialed through your local Tymnet number. Any toll charges that are needed for a student to gain access to Tymnet must be paid by the student to his or her local telephone company

Access to Nova's mainframe computer through Tymnet is from 6 PM to 7 AM Mon. -Thur. and from 6 PM Fri.-7 AM Monday This is local time for the point of origin of the call

The course may be taken for credit. Information on "for credit" registralion is available by writing or call ing:

Nova University Center for Computer-Based

Learning Rm 308 Parker Building 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 305-475-7047

"taken from your own home ... to improve your skills .. emphasizing practical experience."

REGISTRATION FORM

YES, please register me for the Database Management Systems course.

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The Center for Computer-Based Learning offers courses in:

o Computer Simulation (GPSS) o Database Management Systems o Statistics o UNIX courses

Degree Programs offered through the Center are: o Doctor of Education in Computer Education o Doctor of Arts in Information Science o Doctor of Arts in Training and Learning Technology o Educational Specialist in Computer-Based Learning o Master of Science in Computer-Based Learning

Please send me more information about the programs I have checked.

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