Data, Information, and File Structures

Catalog description

This lab-based course explores database concepts, including database creation, administration, and management as well as data integrity. Focus is on granular data in database design as well as database concepts and tools such as data dictionary, data modeling, data warehousing, and data mining. Students study the functionality of databases in healthcare, the importance of data compliance with government standards, and the usefulness of databases to meet stakeholder’s needs.