Database Management Essentials

The Course Introduction module offers an in-depth overview of the specialization and course objectives, providing learners with a solid foundation for the subsequent modules. It also covers essential topics, assignments, and introduces the database management software requirements.

The Introduction to Databases and DBMSs module delves into the characteristics of databases, organizational roles, and the evolution of DBMS technology. Learners will explore non-procedural access, transaction processing, and data warehouse processing, gaining a comprehensive understanding of database management.

The Relational Data Model and the CREATE TABLE Statement module provides a detailed exploration of relational databases, integrity rules, and the basic SQL CREATE TABLE statement. Learners will also gain practical experience in database management with SQL statements for Oracle and PostgreSQL and extensive practice problems and assignments.

The Basic Query Formulation with SQL module focuses on SQL overview, SELECT statement introduction, join operators, and the GROUP BY clause. Learners will engage in extensive practice problems, gaining proficiency in SQL query formulation and database management.

The Extended Query Formulation with SQL module delves into query formulation guidelines, multiple table problems, SQL set operators, and SQL modification statements. Learners will gain expertise in SQL query formulation through practical examples and extensive practice problems.

The Notation for Entity Relationship Diagrams module provides an in-depth understanding of database development goals, basic ERD notation, and relationship variations. Learners will gain hands-on experience in creating entity relationship diagrams, strengthening their database design skills.

The ERD Rules and Problem Solving module covers basic and extended diagram rules, ERD problems, and provides demonstrations of ER Assistant and Visual Paradigm. Learners will practice applying ERD rules and problem-solving techniques, enhancing their proficiency in database management.

The Developing Business Data Models module focuses on conceptual data modeling goals, analyzing narrative problems, and design transformations. Learners will engage in practice problems and assignments, refining their skills in developing business data models.

The Data Modeling Problems and Completion of an ERD module addresses data modeling problems, finalizing an ERD, and provides extensive practice problems and assignments. Learners will strengthen their skills in data modeling and database management through practical exercises.

The Schema Conversion module delves into the goals and steps of logical database design, conversion rules, and problems. Learners will gain practical experience in schema conversion, enhancing their expertise in database management and logical database design.

The Normalization Concepts and Practice module explores modification anomalies, functional dependencies, and normal forms. Learners will engage in practical exercises and assignments, gaining proficiency in normalization concepts and their application in database management.

The Advanced Query Formulation with SQL module provides a comprehensive understanding of outer join operators, nested queries, and problem-solving guidelines. Learners will strengthen their SQL query formulation skills through practical examples and extensive practice problems, culminating in a comprehensive course conclusion.