Learning Objectives

  • Define the following normal forms:
    • First (1NF)
    • Second (2NF)
    • Third (3NF)
  • Decompose a relational schema into 3NF based on the schema’s functional dependencies

How to Complete this Lesson

Complete the following learning activities: (3.75–4 hours total)

  1. Attend the class meeting (60 minutes)
  2. Complete the Microsoft Access programming exercise (PEX) (90 minutes)
  3. Complete the optional homework on the relational model (75–90 minutes minutes)

Due

As a reminder, the following is due this lesson: