CS403: Introduction to Modern Database Systems

Explore the fundamentals of modern database systems in this comprehensive 42-hour course. Delve into database architecture, data languages, and the historical evolution of databases. Master the Entity-Relationship Model and Relational Database Model, while gaining proficiency in relational algebra and data normalization techniques. Learn the essentials of SQL, including basic select statements and join operations. Enhance your understanding through practical applications and prepare for the Certificate Final Exam with a provided study guide.

• Course Introduction
• Unit 1: Introduction to Modern Database Systems
• Unit 2: Database Architecture and Date Languages
• Unit 3: The History of Databases
• Unit 4: The Entity-Relationship Model
• Unit 5: The Relational Database Model
• Unit 6: Relational Algebra
• Unit 7: Introduction to Data Normalization
• Unit 8: Introduction to SQL
• Unit 9: Basic Select Statements
• Unit 10: The Join Statement
• Study Guide
• Course Feedback Survey
• Certificate Final Exam