Course details
This intensive, hands-on course is the prerequisite for all advanced database courses in BCIT Computing programs. COMP 1630 is equivalent to the Full-time CST and CIT Diploma database courses and provides an introduction to relational database design concepts and industry standards. Students learn the tools and processes for data modeling in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) in a Windows PC lab environment. They also focus on the Structured Query Language, SQL to define and manipulate data. Topics include functional dependencies, normalization, database design methodologies, entity relationship modeling and the use of UML as a diagramming notation. Advanced topics include: an introduction to SQL, DDL- data definition language and DML- data manipulation language, views, security, transaction management, triggers and stored procedures. Current trends in database such as replication, object-relational DBMS, data warehousing, OLAP- online analytical processing and database uses web technology are discussed. Students in COMP 1630 are required to attend one face to face meeting each week, participate in group work, and an online component, plus complete reading and assignments outside of class. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to design and implement a database application and be prepared to move on to higher level database courses including: Data Warehouse, Data Quality, MySQL, MS Business Intelligence, MS SQL Server and Oracle.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
5.0
Cost
$698.83 - $737.58 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are three offerings of COMP 1630 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 35047
Duration
Sat Sep 10 - Sat Dec 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 35047
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 10 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course outline
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. This course section is delivered online asynchronously. There are optional 90-minute interactive Q&A/Review sessions (via Virtual Classroom) each week in real time. The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM exam: Saturday, October 15 at 09:00 AM FINAL exam: Saturday, December 10 at 09:00 AM. Course is 60 hours. Depending on the student, the typical total time commitment for this course may be a total of 13-15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 8 (Thanksgiving) and November 12 (Remembrance Day).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 43628
Duration
Sat Sep 10 - Sat Dec 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 43628
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 10 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. This course section is delivered online asynchronously. There are optional 90-minute interactive Q&A/Review sessions (via Virtual Classroom) each week in real time. The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM exam: Saturday, October 15 at 13:00 PM. FINAL exam: Saturday, December 10 at 13:00 PM. Course is 60 hours. Depending on the student, the typical total time commitment for this course may be a total of 13-15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 8 (Thanksgiving) and November 12 (Remembrance Day).
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 49052
Duration
Thu Sep 22 - Thu Dec 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 49052
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 - Dec 08 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Sep 22 - Dec 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ashok Pamu
Course outline
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. Course is 60 contact hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 24 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 2 hours per week online asynchronously for 5 contact hours per week. Reading, homework and assignments may require an additional 8-10+ hours per week outside of class. The typical total commitment for this course may be 13-15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Winter 2023
Below are seven offerings of COMP 1630 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 82098
Duration
Sat Jan 07 - Sat Apr 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 82098
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 01 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. This course section is delivered online asynchronously. There are optional 90-minute interactive Q&A/Review sessions weekly on Sat 13:00 pm. The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM exam: Saturday, February 04 at 13:00 PM FINAL exam: Saturday, April 01 at 13:00 PM. Course is 60 hours. Depending on the student, the typical total time commitment for this course may be a total of 13-15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted. No class on February 18 (Family Day).
Status
CRN 74443
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 74443
- $724.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 374 |
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frederic Guo
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$724.72
Important information
-
Course is 60 hours - 36 hours on campus and 24 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 2 hours per week asynchronously. Reading, homework and assignments may require 5+ hours per week outside of class. The typical total commitment for this course is 8 - 10 hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 88274
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88274
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Alexander Volkov
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. Course is 60 contact hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 24 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 2 hours per week online asynchronously for 5 contact hours per week. Reading, homework and assignments may require an additional 8-10+ hours per week outside of class. The typical total commitment for this course may be 13 -15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Seats Available
3 seats remaining as of Thu December 8, 2022 at 1:43 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 74021
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Mar 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 74021
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Alexander Volkov
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. Course is 60 contact hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 24 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 2 hours per week online asynchronously for 5 contact hours per week. Reading, homework and assignments may require an additional 8-10+ hours per week outside of class. The typical total commitment for this course may be 13 -15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 88275
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Mar 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88275
- $737.58
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321 |
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ashok Pamu
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$737.58
Important information
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. Course is 60 contact hours - 36 hours on campus and 24 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 2 hours per week online asynchronously for 5 contact hours per week. Reading, homework and assignments may require an additional 8-10+ hours per week outside of class. The typical total commitment for this course may be 13 -15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Seats Available
4 seats remaining as of Thu December 8, 2022 at 1:43 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 89886
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 89886
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ashok Pamu
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. Course is 60 contact hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 24 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 2 hours per week online asynchronously for 5 contact hours per week. Reading, homework and assignments may require an additional 8-10+ hours per week outside of class. The typical total commitment for this course may be 13 -15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 74013
Duration
Sat Jan 07 - Sat Apr 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 74013
- $698.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 01 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$698.83
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
This course is 5.0 credits and has the workload of two courses. This course section is delivered online asynchronously. There are optional 90-minute interactive Q&A/Review sessions weekly on Sat 10:00 am. The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM exam: Saturday, February 04 at 09:00 AM FINAL exam: Saturday, April 01 at 09:00 AM. Course is 60 hours. Depending on the student, the typical total time commitment for this course may be a total of 13-15+ hours each week. Late registration is not permitted. No class on February 18 (Family Day).
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the database approach, its environment, and database application life cycle.
- Explain the functions and characteristics of the relational model.
- Describe and work through the normalization process.
- Apply UML techniques of database design including:
- Enhanced entity-relationship modeling using UML
- Functional dependencies
- Derivation of relations schema from EER model.
- Apply database design process to implement a database application.
- Describe security issues and data protection techniques in a database environment.
- Explain the use of databases in data warehousing and OLAP.
- Use SQL - DDL to implement a relational database.
- Use SQL for data manipulation such as the basic Select statement.
- Use SQL for advanced manipulation such as Group BY, Having, Correlated subqueries.
- Create stored procedures and triggers.
- Discuss techniques for transaction management and concurrency control.
Effective as of Winter 2011
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