INF3707 Database Design and Implementation

Study Plan Scope

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Introduction to databases
Downloading and installing DBMS software
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How to use mySQL Workbench and development tools
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How to retrieve data from single table
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How to retrieve data from two or more tables
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How to insert, update and delete data from a database
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How to code summary queries
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How to code subqueries
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How to work with datatypes
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How to use functions
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How to design databases
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How to create database tables and indexes
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How to create views
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Language skills for writing stored procedures
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How to use transactions and locking
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How to create stored procedures and functions
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How to create triggers and events
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Database administration (not examined
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Securing a database (not examined)
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Backup and restore database (not examined)
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Hosting a database (not examined)

Lecturer Contacts

  • Computing Department
  • Role: Department Contact
  • Email: computing@unisa.ac.za
  • Phone: 0 11 670 9100
  • Dr B. Chipangura
  • Role: Lecturer
  • Email: chipab@unisa.ac.za
  • Phone: 0116709106
  • Test
  • Role: Contact
  • Email: test@emial.com
  • Phone: 0812312331
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