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CIS 311. Analyzing Data in Organizations


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013302 Grading Basis GRD

This course provides an overview of how to work with databases and other data sources in order to access relevant information in a timely and user-friendly manner. It includes discussions of a variety of data representation types, including relational databases, XML documents and cloud data. Students learn essential database concepts and gain practical experience in querying, reporting, and analyzing data. Prerequisite(s): CIS 204  or equivalent knowledge (instructor permission is needed). Open only to Adult Degree Program students.