Database Systems: Introduction to Databases and Data Warehouses

Abstract

Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate information systems database courses, this is an introductory yet comprehensive text that requires no prerequisites. Its goal is to provide a significant level of database expertise to students. Key features include coverage of operational and analytical database systems; a focus on the theoretical foundation; meaningful hands-on experiences; and access to the free Web-based data modeling suite ERDPlus designed and developed in conjunction with the text.