Implementation of object-relational DBMSs in a relational database course

Object-relational DBMS was gradually added as a new topic to the author's database course in response to the rapid changes in DBMS technology in the real world. Implementation of ORDBMS technology in a traditional relational database course had significant impacts on the database curriculum. As an outcome, students were able to solve problems that could not be solved well in a relational database. ORDBMS was implemented with Universal Modeling Language (UML) and the Oracle 8i server. Course design, teaching methodology, class activities and the outcome of the course are discussed.