Introduction to Data Modeling (55305A)
This course provides a deep dive into the essential concepts of data modeling and database design. It is structured in a modular format, each focusing on key topics within the realm of databases. Beginning with an introduction to data modeling, participants will explore the foundational definitions of data modeling, entities, attributes, and relationships, moving on to the critical principles of normalization and denormalization. The course then delves into the complexities of normalization across various forms, emphasizing the benefits and techniques while providing practical demonstrations for a hands-on learning experience.
In the subsequent modules, the course shifts focus to the practical applications of these concepts, covering relationship types within databases, referential integrity, and the implementation details that ensure a robust and reliable database design. Through a series of demonstrations, students will learn to apply these concepts to create efficient, organized, and scalable databases. This course is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their database design skills, from beginners seeking a strong foundation in data modeling to intermediate learners looking to refine their understanding of normalization and database relationships.
- Develop a solid understanding of data modeling fundamentals.
- Gain practical skills in identifying and implementing various normal forms.
- Learn the advantages and applications of normalization and denormalization.
- Understand how to design databases that ensure data integrity and quality.
- Acquire the knowledge to establish efficient relationships within databases.
- Master the techniques for implementing referential integrity.
- Enhance your ability to design scalable and maintainable databases.
- Improve problem-solving skills with hands-on demonstrations and real-world scenarios.
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- Understanding Data Modeling
- What is Data Modelling
- Definition of Data Modelling
- Definition of Entities and Attributes
- Definition of Relationships
- Definition of Normalization
- Demonstration: Exploring Relational Databases and Models
- What is Data Modelling
- Exploring Normalization
- Fundamentals of Normalization
- Benefits of Normalization
- Keys
- Dependencies
- Demonstration: Identifying Candidate Keys
- Normal Form
- First Normal Form
- Second Normal Form
- Third Normal Form
- Demonstration: Normalizing to Third Normal Form
- Boyce-Codd Normal Form
- Denormalization
- Introduction to Denormalization
- Benefits of Denormalization
- Techniques for Denormalizing Databases
- Considerations for Denormalization
- Fundamentals of Normalization
- Delving into Database Relationships
- Introduction to Relationships
- Referential Integrity
- One-to-One Relationships
- One-to-Many Relationships
- Many-to-Many Relationships
- Planning Referential Integrity
- Implementing Referential Integrity
- Cascading Referential Integrity
- Demonstration: Implementing Referential Integrity with Foreign Keys
- Introduction to Relationships
Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.
Experience in the following is required for this SQL class:
- Basic SQL
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