ClassInfo

IT 390 Topics in Information Technology

Marco Chou

Office: CDM 657
Fall 2015-2016
Class number: 17160
Section number: 401
M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
CDM 00200 Loop Campus

Summary

This is a new course focusing on NoSQL database technologies. In the Big Data world, NoSQL database platform plays an important role that provides continuous availability, high performance, strong security, and operational simplicity. Start learning a modern database platform that?s built for today?s modern online and mobile applications and then using in your next project/job. This course takes your skills to the next level. Students learn everything they need to succeed with different NoSQL databases including Apache Cassandra, MongoDB, and Graph database.
Students will learn how to design, build, launch, deploy, and scale an application using NoSQL in different platforms. Classroom lectures and demonstrations will be complemented by hands-on labs, reading assignments, case studies, and projects. A similar class has been offered thru IPD targeting outside IT professionals since 2013: Big Data and NoSQL.



Texts

Seven Databases in Seven Weeks: A Guide to Modern Databases and the NoSQL Movement


Grading

Grading Lab 50%, Homework 20%, Midterm 10%, Final 20%. No late homework will be accepted after one week from the due date. Any late homework will lose 20% credit. If you can not attend the test, you must present certain document to show that you have a valid reason. Exam material will be drawn from lecture notes and homework assignments. Grading Scale: A : 93-100 A-: 90- 92 B+: 87- 89 B : 83- 86 B-: 80- 82 C+: 77- 79 C : 73- 76 C-: 70- 72 D : 60- 69 F : 0- 59


Prerequisites

Students should have an understanding of relational databases and some programming experience building applications with them; experience using Windows and Linux commands. No previous NoSQL experience is necessary. In addition, students are required to bring their own laptop computers to class


Big Data Overview

NoSQL database introduction Cassandra architecture overview, installation Cassandra Data Model and Cassandra Query Language Introducing Cassandra tools Midterm Working with the Cassandra read/write path MongoDB Graph database Final Exam

School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296