This course introduces database concepts as related to the design of online data systems. This course will focus on the design and use of the MySQL relational database and Structured Query Language (SQL). Problems involving structuring, creating, maintaining, and accessing multi-user databases are presented and solutions developed. Comparisons of several commercially available database management systems are made including NoSQL systems.
Database Management Systems
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
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May 2025
Assessments
35 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 6 modules in this course
Module 1 includes lectures on database design, database evolution, and the power of database management systems. After reading Chapter 1 and watching the lectures, check your understanding with the Practice Exercises. Use the feedback from the Practice Exercises to complete the Module 1 Application and Module 1 Quiz (only 1 attempt each).
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
Module 2 includes lectures on data modeling, the evolution of data models, and data model abstraction. After setting up LucidChart, reading Chapters 2 and 9, and watching the lectures, check your understanding with the Practice Exercises. Use the feedback from the Practice Exercises to complete the Module 2 Application and Module 2 Quiz (only 1 attempt each).
What's included
3 videos4 readings5 assignments
Module 3 includes lectures on relational database models, operators, data dictionary and system catalog, entities and relationships, and data redundancy. After reading Chapter 3 and watching the lectures, check your understanding with the Practice Exercises. Use the feedback from the Practice Exercises to complete the Module 3 Application and Module 3 Quiz (only 1 attempt each).
What's included
6 videos2 readings5 assignments
Module 4 includes lectures on entity relationships, entity participation and degrees in relationships, developing an Entity Relationship (ER) diagram, and a Module Review. After reading Chapter 4 and watching the lectures, check your understanding with the Practice Exercises. Use the feedback from the Practice Exercises to complete the Module 4 Applications (2 attempts each) and Module 4 Quiz (only 1 attempt).
What's included
5 videos2 readings9 assignments
Module 5 includes lectures on Extended Entity Relationship (EER) model constructions, good primary keys, flexible solutions, and a Module Review. After reading Chapter 5 and watching the lectures, check your understanding with the Practice Exercises. Use the feedback from the Practice Exercises to complete the Module 5 Application and Module 5 Quiz (only 1 attempt each).
What's included
4 videos2 readings8 assignments
Module 6 includes lectures on normalization, normal forms and transformations, applying normalization roles to tables, denormalization, and ERD data-modeling checklists. After reading Chapter 6 and watching the lectures, check your understanding with the Practice Exercises. Use the feedback from the Practice Exercises to complete the Module 6 Application and Module 6 Quiz (only 1 attempt each).
What's included
7 videos5 readings4 assignments
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