This course provides a thorough exploration of database management and design principles, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the foundations and advanced concepts in the field. The curriculum covers both relational and non-relational database systems, emphasizing practical skills in designing, implementing, and managing databases.
Key Learning Objectives:
Fundamentals of Databases:
Define and understand the role of databases in modern software development.
Differentiate between SQL and NoSQL databases and their use cases.
Relational Database Management System (RDBMS):
Explore the principles of relational databases.
Learn SQL for creating, querying, and manipulating relational databases.
Understand normalization techniques for effective database design.
Implement indexing and other performance optimization strategies.
Advanced Database Concepts:
Delve into database transactions and the ACID properties.
Explore stored procedures, triggers, and functions for procedural logic in databases.
Understand database security and access control mechanisms.
NoSQL Databases:
Study the characteristics and use cases of various NoSQL databases.
Implement and manage non-relational databases such as MongoDB and Cassandra.
Database Modeling and Design:
Master ER modeling and database design techniques.
Work with tools like ER diagrams to translate real-world scenarios into effective database structures.
Data Integrity and Constraints:
Explore data integrity concepts, including primary and foreign keys.
Implement constraints to maintain data accuracy and consistency.
Query Optimization and Performance Tuning:
Learn techniques for optimizing database queries.
Understand the impact of indexing on database performance.
Distributed Databases:
Explore the challenges and strategies of distributed databases.
Understand the CAP theorem and its implications on distributed systems.
Database Administration:
Gain practical skills in database administration tasks.
Explore backup and recovery strategies.
Practical Application:
Apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on projects and case studies.
Develop a database project, incorporating best practices learned throughout the course.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment through assignments, quizzes, and participation.
Midterm and final exams to evaluate theoretical understanding.
Final project involving the design and implementation of a database system.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of programming concepts and familiarity with fundamental principles of information systems.
Who Should Enroll:
This course is suitable for software developers, database administrators, and anyone interested in gaining a solid foundation in database management and design.