How Do I Create a Class Schedule in a Database?

A class schedule database contains the classes, grades, times and other important information for colleges or other schools. The database you design allows you and other users to enter information and keep track of current semester data.

Features

The database must contain tables that hold the data, stored procedures that retrieve and edit the data and user permissions that let users access the data. Each database application has a graphical interface that provides you with a programming editor to create these features.

Timeframe

Creating a schedule database requires several hours of table design and programming the stored procedures. Brainstorming with other database developers helps speed up the process, as other programmers can help you identify issues.

Considerations

Each table contains the student identification number. The identification number links the tables together, so the student records can be found either from a desktop application or if the schedule is available on the Web.

References

• Smart IT Consulting: Database Design Guide