Learning Objectives

  • Describe how to model inheritance within an ER diagram
  • Explain the difference between disjoint and overlapping constraints on subtypes
  • Create an ER model based on a case study of a real-world system

How to Complete this Lesson

  1. Read Fundamentals of Database Management Systems Chapter 9: Object-Oriented Database Design (skim) (45 minutes)
  2. Attend the class meeting
  3. Complete the handout as time permits in (or out of) class

Due

As a reminder, the following is due this lesson: