Introduction to SQL (Using MySQL) (MS304)

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a very important data manipulation language. It is used in many different types of DBMS such as MySQL, Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access. In this course, students will learn how to use SQL to retrieve, store or update data in Microsoft Access. The SQL syntax and data types may be different in other databases but students would manage to learn them very quickly once they have the foundation knowledge gained from this SQL course. Weekly lectures provide practical examples, illustration images, and detailed explanations. Weekly assignments will help students practice and go beyond what they have learned in the class.

Outline

Week 1: Introduction

Database basics
Structured Query Language (SQL)
SELECT statement
ORDER BY clause

Week 2: Setting Conditions

LIKE and wildcards
AND and OR
BETWEEN
IN and NOT IN

Week 3: Advanced Queries

Multitable joins
Union queries
Built-in functions
GROUP BY
HAVING

Week 4: Manipulating Tables

Create and delete tables
Modify and delete existing fields
Create, update and delete records
Create indexes

Prerequisites

None

Requirements

MySQL database and access to MySQL command line or PHPMyAdmin or any other MySQL administration tools to run queries. (Note that you do not need to know MySQL. But you need to have access to MySQL database. Usually you have access to MySQL databases and PHPMyAdmin if you have an Unix web hosting account. If you want to use MS Access for the course, take the MS303 course instead.)

Additional information:

Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$180.00

Item No.:

MS304

Instructor:

Thuy Le

CEUs:

Duration:

4 weeks

Open Courses:

Start Date: Apr 26, 2010

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Start Date: Nov 8, 2010

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Instructor's Profile

Thuy Le has a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems. She has had experiences using SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle and MySQL.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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Rating

"I enjoyed the class and liked the direct approach Thuy took in the lectures and assignments." - Paula Grigsby
"I used the SQL/MySQL course to brush up on SQL before continuing to the database design and MySQL courses. The lectures were well structured and easy to understand, and we got good and clear answers to our questions from the instructor, who also answered amazingly fast. A nice and very useful course." - Susanne Layla Petersen
"I found this course exactly the right level for me - each lecture taught me something new and the assignments were challenging without being too difficult." - Emily Tarrant