The aim of this course is for students to: (1) Learn about the importance and role of data bases in an organization. (2) Understand the logical structures and models of databases and their application to solve real cases using database managers. (3) Learn and apply techniques for the effective and efficient management, retrieval, research, and update of information. (4) Study basic concepts of database systems that enable the logical design by using the Entity-Relationship and Relational Models.