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Database Design and SQL

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SKU
SC-40
Deepen your SQL skills in database design

This microcredential extends concepts introduced in Introduction to Database Design, with a focus on using SQL and PL/SQL, and the risks and ethical and social considerations relevant to designed systems.

This course may be stacked into a Master degree. 

$1,700.00

Key facts

Course category
Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Master Microcredentials, Programming and Application Development
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Duration
4 weeks
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Prerequisite/s
Introduction to Database Design
Certification
Digital Credential

Why this course?

This microcredential builds on concepts covered Introduction to Database Design, and covers database implementation taking cyber risks into account.

 

Together with its companion course, this microcredential can be stacked into a subject for potential advanced standing n the Master of Cybersecurity. 

Why study a short course at La Trobe

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Course content

Topics include:

  • Normalisation and data manipulation using relational algebra and using the bottom-up approach of database design
  • Understanding the foundations of Structured Query Language (SQL), relational algebra and the basics of data manipulation
  • SQL applied practice and basic PL/SQL - code blocks and persistent objects
  • Evaluate the possible risks and ethical and social considerations relevant to designed systems.

On successful completion of this course, you wil be awarded a digital credential and earn 10 credit points that can be accumulated with its partner course, 'Introduction to Database Design', to stack into 'Database Fundamentals (CSE4DBF)', a subject within the Master of Cybersecurity. 

You’ll learn:

This microcredential will enhance skills developed in Introduction to Database Design, and giver you skills to:

  • Implement database systems using SQL and advanced PL/SQL including stored procedures and triggers
  • Understand the underlying model of relational database operations using relational algebra
  • Evaluate the risks associated with databases.

Your study experience

The course is delivered online over a 4 week period, and the total expected time commitment for this course is up to 80 hours. 

 

The assessment for this course comprises:

  • Database design and implementation written assignment (40%)
  • Online exam (60%).  

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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