This course introduces the languages, applications, and programming used to design and maintain business databases. Students gain an understanding of database models and environments as they learn to manage database components. Topics discussed include data input, data sorting, database troubleshooting, and database security. These skills prepare students to plan, design and set-up relational, network and object-oriented databases. Students also learn to perform and design database functions like report generation, data analysis using multiple constraints, data recovery and transfer and maintenance of data consistency and integrity. Fall odd years. Prerequisite: must be a junior or senior or have permission from the instructor.