Database systems : a practical approach to design, implementation, and management
Thomas M. Connolly, Carolyn E. Begg
- 6th global ed.
- Boston : Pearson Education Limited, c2015.
- 1329 p. (various paging) : ill., ; 23 cm.
- Always learning. .
Previous edition: 2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book is ideal for a one- or two-term course in database management or database design in an undergraduate or graduate level course. With its comprehensive coverage, this book can also be used as a reference for IT professionals. This text introduces the theory behind databases in a concise yet comprehensive manner, providing database design methodology that can be used by both technical and non-technical readers. The methodology for relational Database Management Systems is presented in simple, step-by-step instructions in conjunction with a realistic worked example using three explicit phases-conceptual, logical, and physical database design. Teaching and Learning Experience This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It provides: Database Design Methodology that can be Used by Both Technical and Non-technical Readers ; A Comprehensive Introduction to the Theory behind Databases ; A Clear Presentation that Supports Learning.