DATABASE SYSTEMS

Brief Course Description

This course introduces the student to the basic theoretical and practical concepts of a database, its setup, implementation, use and maintenance in a typical business organization.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with:

• The theory of database systems and data modeling

• Practical skills in developing secure relational databases

• Knowledge to formulate queries in databases

• Knowledge of at least one DBMS

• Skills to import and export data to and from different applications

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

i) Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of database systems and data modeling

ii) Develop secure relational databases

iii) Formulate queries in databases and to use at least one DBMS

iv) Import and export data to and from different applications