Relevant Issues Regarding The Delivery Of Database Courses Through Distance Education

Abstract

This paper discusses the issues that were involved in the development of two online database courses at The Metropolitan State College of Denver.  These courses are CMS 3060 Database Management Systems and CMS 4060 Advanced Database Management Systems.  In addition to the issues apparent in the development of regular courses, technology driven courses provide a special set of problems.  This paper examines the integration of a remote relational database management system (Oracle) into an online course.  Also, the paper discusses the use of the PC based Oracle Developer 2000 product in an online course.