DBS710 - Advanced Database Design

Subject Title
Advanced Database Design

Subject Description
This course builds upon the knowledge gained in DBS610 and introduces the student to advanced data management systems.  Students will extend their knowledge of SQL through aggregation, data summation, and advanced techniques to support distributed business applications.  Students will explore advanced database objects to support software application development in real business scenarios.  The course will introduce students to non-traditional database management systems through an introduction to document-oriented NoSQL data stores. 

Credit Status
1 Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

• Apply advanced SQL coding methods to aggregate stored data into useful information supporting everyday business decision making processes 
• Correctly create, document, and deploy advanced database objects to actively support modern business software application architecture 
• Accurately describe a variety of database management system types, their basic architecture, and how they would be applied correctly in a variety of real business scenarios 
• Correctly download, install, and configure a variety of different database management systems for use in business software development environments 
• Apply a variety of security techniques to assist in the prevention of the most common data and software vulnerabilities through encryption and parameterization 
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic command to create and maintain a business focused document-oriented NoSQL database management system

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