Introduction to Database Design

Introduction to Database Design online course
Class Name

Introduction to Database Design

Database design is crucial to effectively implement a relational database. In this course we discuss the parts of a database, how to model data, database construction, and developing a database in a business environment. These skills are fundamental to managing database backed websites, or any relational database application.

Applicable Job Roles: web programmers, web application developers, database administrator, webmasters, and web project managers.

Outline
Week 1:
  • Describe and define Database Management System (DBMS)
  • List and evaluate database models
  • Describe the relational database model
  • Describe the role of databases in information management
Week 2:
  • Define business entities and business rules
  • Describe entities and tables
  • Describe attributes and columns
  • Understand data types
  • Understand relationships and cardinality
Week 3:
  • Understand Data Definition Language (DDL)
  • Understand Data Manipulation Language (DML)
  • Understand Data Query Language (DQL)
  • Undetstand the role of SQL in the relational database
  • Understand rudimentary SQL commands
  • Describe database construction methods
Week 4:
  • Understand primary keys
  • Understand surrogate and composite keys
  • Understand foreign keys
  • Understand normalization and normal forms
  • Understand denormalization
  • Identify and resolve anomalies
Week 5:
  • Understand entity relationship modeling
  • Create ER diagrams
  • Understand process modeling
  • Implement a database
Week 6:
  • Describe naming conventions
  • Understand indices
  • Understand the client/server model
  • Understand how databases are used with applications
  • Understand how databases are used with the web
  • List and evaluate common database application languages
Prerequisites
None
Requirements
Microsoft Access 97 or later, OR OpenOffice Base, OR Filemaker Pro. Note that OpenOffice Base is available as a free download.
Class Books

Required Book Databases Demystified [
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Course Price
  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
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Additional Information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
  • Web Course No: MS300
  • Instructor: Katharine Osborne
  • Co-instructor/TA:
  • CEUs: 3
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Session Open for Registration
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections.


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