This course covers the design and implementation of information systems within a database management system environment. Students will demonstrate their mastery of the design process acquired in earlier courses by designing and constructing a physical system using database software to implement logical design. Topics include data models and modeling tools and techniques; approaches to structural and object design; models for databases (relational, hierarchical, networked and object-oriented designs); CASE tools; data dictionaries, repositories and warehouses; Windows/GUI coding and/or implementation; code and application generation; client-server planning, testing and installation; system conversion; end-user training and integration and post-implementation review. Offered every year.