Database Management Systems

Catalog description

This course introduces the technologies behind database systems development and implementation, focusing on the relational data model, data modeling concepts, database development lifecycle, and principles of effective database design. Students will gain hands-on experience constructing database applications through exposure to popular database management systems, data modeling tools for drawing data models, and structured query language (SQL) for creating, manipulating, managing, and retrieving data from relational databases. Students will apply database design concepts through projects and explore advanced topics such as database security, administration, and optimization.