CSIS 3450 Databases & SQL
This course introduces the principles of database systems with an emphasis on relational database design and Structured Query Language (SQL). Topics include data modeling, entity-relationship diagrams, normalization, relational algebra, database constraints, indexing, and transaction management. Students will gain hands-on experience designing databases, writing complex SQL queries, and integrating databases into software applications. The course emphasizes best practices for data integrity, performance, and secure data access.