Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an introduction to relational database management systems. The course covers basic types of databases, data integrity, the relational model, entity relationship modeling, normalization, and performance measurement

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe databases and database management systems.
Explain relational database management systems.
Design simple database models using Entity-Relationship Modeling.
Normalize a database.
Measure the performance of a database.
Estimate the storage needs of a database.
Explain the reasons for and pitfalls of denormalizing a database.

Topics: 
Understanding Databases
Relational Database Management Systems
Entity-Relationship Models (ERDs)
Understanding Normalization
Planning and Management

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.