Delve into the core principles and practices of database systems with IT344, a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a solid understanding of database concepts, design, implementation, and management. From data modeling to database administration, this course covers essential aspects of database systems, empowering students to develop efficient and scalable databases to meet the needs of modern organizations.
 
Course Highlights:
Introduction to Databases: Understand the role and importance of databases in information management and explore the evolution of database systems.
Relational Database Concepts: Gain insights into the relational model of data organization, including tables, keys, relationships, and normalization techniques.
Database Design and Modeling: Learn how to design and model databases using entity-relationship diagrams (ERDs), relational schemas, and data modeling techniques.
Structured Query Language (SQL): Master SQL, the standard language for interacting with relational databases, including querying, updating, and managing database objects.
Database Management Systems (DBMS): Explore different types of DBMS, including relational, NoSQL, and NewSQL systems, and understand their features, architectures, and applications.
Database Implementation: Learn how to implement and manage databases using popular database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server.
Data Integrity and Security: Understand the importance of data integrity and security in database management, including techniques for ensuring data consistency, confidentiality, and availability.
Database Administration: Gain proficiency in database administration tasks such as user management, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence: Explore data warehousing concepts and learn how to design and build data warehouses for business intelligence and analytics purposes.
Emerging Trends: Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in database technology, including cloud databases, big data platforms, and blockchain databases.
 
Who Should Enroll: 
IT344 is ideal for students pursuing degrees in information technology, computer science, or related fields, as well as professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in database systems. This course is suitable for aspiring database administrators, data analysts, software developers, and anyone interested in leveraging databases for data-driven decision-making and organizational success.