Data Modeling and Database Design

'Data Modeling and Database Design' presents a conceptually complete coverage of indispensable topics that each MIS student should learn if that student takes only one database course. Database design and data modeling encompass the minimal set of topics addressing the core competency of knowledge students should acquire in the database area. The text, rich examples, and figures work together to cover material with a depth and precision that is not available in more introductory database books.

Features:
- Offers substantial coverage of higher degree relationships and other complex relationships in the entity-relationship diagram.
- Presents unique features under the topic of normalization rarely found in business database books.
- Includes in-depth coverage of relational algebra supported by a significant number of examples of their operationalization in ANSI/ISO SQL.
- Provides a plethora of diagrams, boxes, and tables that visually reinforce key concepts.
- Features exercises at the end of each chapter that provide opportunity for practice and skill application.
- Features challenging end-of-chapter exercises that provide opportunity to learn and assimilate through practice.