Databases and Database Management Systems

Brief Course Description:

The course introduces learners to the techniques of developing and managing database.

Course Objectives:

The course is designed to enable learners acquire techniques of developing and managing databases to facilitate information management.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

1. Explain database management concepts

2. Design a database

3. Enter, edit and query data in a database

4. Manage, update and maintain a database

5. Evaluate performance of a database

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills:

• Knowledge of database management concepts

• Skills in designing and developing a database

• Skills in entering, editing data and querying in a database

• Skills in managing, updating and maintaining a database

• Skills of evaluating performance of a database