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MSCD664 - Introduction to NoSQL Databases
The MSCD664 NoSQL database course will provide students with an introduction, overview and history of NoSQL databases (non-relational databases). The four types of NoSQL databases (e.g. Document-oriented, Key-Value Pair, Column-oriented and Graph) will be explored in detail.
MSCD600 – Database Architecture
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
Sadalage, P. & Fowler, M. (2012). NoSQL Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Emerging World of Polyglot Persistence. (1st Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN- 13: 978-0321826626 ISBN-10: 0321826620
Redmond, E. & Wilson, J. (2012). Seven Databases in Seven Weeks: A Guide to Modern Databases and the NoSQL Movement (1st Ed.). Raleigh, NC: The Pragmatic Programmers, LLC. ISBN-13: 978-1934356920 ISBN-10: 1934356921
American Psychological Association (current edition). APA Publication Manual. Retrieved from http://www.apastyle.org/.
Robinson, I. Webber, J. & Eifren, E. (2013). Graph Databases. (1st ed.). Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly Media, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-449-35626-2.
CC&IS Virtual Lab: Login to your Citrix account using your Regisnet ID and password with the URL shown below. The browser that we recommend is Google Chrome or Firefox (avoid IE). The BI labs will provide detailed instructions for using the various tools that you will use during this course. http://myregisapp.regis.edu/Citrix/StoreWeb/
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/.
Research Tutorials (n.d.). Regis University Library.
See Course Assignments and Activities table below for Week 1.
| Week | Readings | Graded Assignments or Assessments (Percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Introduction, Overview, and History of NoSQL Databases – The Definition of the Four Types of NoSQL Databases | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapters 1, 2, & 3 Redmond & Wilson (2012). Chapter 1 From the Expert: Introduction to Big Data, Hadoop, Map Reduce, and NoSQL |
1.1 Introductions – initial response required by Wednesday of Week 1.2 Discussion Questions 1.3 Quiz 1 |
| 2: Column-oriented NoSQL databases using Apache HBASE | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapters 4 & 5 Redmond & Wilson (2012). Chapter 4 From the Expert: Columnoriented NoSQL databases using Apache HBASE |
2.1 Discussion Questions 2.2 Lab 1 - Hbase 2.3 Quiz 2 |
| 3: Column-oriented NoSQL databases using Apache Cassandra | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapters 10, 12 & 13 From the Expert: Introduction to Cassandra Course Resources: Review Scholarly Response Research Paper – Guidelines and Rubric |
3.1 Discussion Questions 3.2 Lab 2 - Cassandra 3.3 Quiz 3 |
| 4: NoSQL Key/Value databases using MongoDB | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapter 9 Redmond & Wilson (2012). Chapter 5 From the Expert: How to download and install the MongoDB |
4.1 Discussion Questions 4.2 Lab 3 - Using and learning the MongoDB environment 4.3 Quiz 4 |
| 5: NoSQL Key/Value databases using Riak | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapter 8 Redmond & Wilson (2012). Chapter 3 From the Expert: How to download and install the Riak-Ubuntu Virtualbox VM |
5.1 Discussion Questions 5.2 Scholarly Response Due 5.3 Lab 4- Using and learning the Riak environment 5.4 Quiz 5 |
| 6: Graph NoSQL databases using Neo4J | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapter 11 Redmond & Wilson (2012). Chapter 7 From the Expert: How to Download and Install Neo4j Video |
6.1 Discussion Questions 6.2 Lab 5 - Download and Install Neo4j for your computer platform 6.3 Quiz 6 |
| 7: NoSQL database development tools and programming languages | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapters 6, 7 From the Expert: Pig Programming, Hive and Python Map Reduce |
7.1 Discussion Questions 7.2 Lab 6 – HiveQL 7.3 Quiz 7 |
| 8: Course Summary and Future Trends for NoSQL databases | Sadalage & Fowler (2012). Chapters 14 & 15 Redmond & Wilson (2012). Chapter 9 From the Expert: None |
8.1 Week 8 Discussion Questions 8.2 Final Exam |
| TOTAL: |
| Assignments | Weighted Percentage |
|---|---|
| Discussion Questions and Class Participation (7 ) | 15% |
| Scholarly Response Research Paper (1) | 15% |
| Labs (6) | 25% |
| Quizzes (7) | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| TOTAL | 100 % |
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NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course facilitator may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special facilitator experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.