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Getting to Grips with Database Design: A Step by Step Approach.
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Rae, John – Computers and Education, 1990
Describes a case study approach to teaching database design principles to undergraduate students that is based on a library database. Topics discussed include database management systems, relational models, entity relationship models, many-to-many relationships, normalization, and producing a working database. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Science Education, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Disk Operating System--DOS. Teacher Packet. Learning Activity Packets.
Oklahoma State Dept. of Vocational and Technical Education, Stillwater. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center. – 1991
The Learning Activity Packets (LAPs) contained in this manual are designed to assist the beginning user in understanding DOS (Disk Operating System). LAPs will not work with any version below DOS Version 3.0 and do not address the enhanced features of versions 4.0 or higher. These elementary activities cover only the DOS commands necessary to…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer System Design, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
DYNER: A DYNamic ClustER for Education and Research
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Kehagias, Dimitris; Grivas, Michael; Mamalis, Basilis; Pantziou, Grammati – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the use of a non-expensive dynamic computing resource, consisting of a Beowulf class cluster and a NoW, as an educational and research infrastructure. Design/methodology/approach: Clusters, built using commodity-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware components and free, or commonly used, software, provide…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Systems Development, Computer System Design, Computer Networks
Computer Design in an Introductory Course: Part I.
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Spoerri, Peter – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
This two-part article deals with the design and construction of a primitive Von Neumann computer using a logic design simulator. Describes the design of the computer memory and its register structure. Six layouts of the computer architecture are presented. Lists three references. (YP)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Classroom or Lab? How to Decide which Is Best.
Milone, Michael N., Jr. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Discussed are several designs for integrating computers into the instructional program of the school. Included are the classroom based computer, the laboratory model, and the mini-lab model. Floor plans and suggestions are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Building Design, Computer Science Education, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
"DOS for Managers." Management Training Series.
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Marion County Schools, Fairmont, WV. – 1991
A plan is provided for a lesson on disk operating systems (DOS) for managers. Twenty-five lesson objectives are listed, followed by suggestions for learning activities and special resources. In the presentation section, key points and content are provided for 25 instructional topics that correspond to the 25 lesson objectives. The topics are as…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Business Computer Programming II Curriculum Guide.
Patton, Jan – 1988
This curriculum guide is designed to provide students in grades 11-12 with advanced business computer programming background and skills that will transfer through the 2+2+2 to community colleges participating within Texas and later to four-year participating colleges and universities. Introductory pages list procedures for using the guide;…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Behavioral Objectives, College School Cooperation, Competency Based Education