Comprehensive Course on Relational Databases

This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of relational databases. Students will learn essential concepts, practical skills, and insights into careers involving databases. The course covers everything from basic terminology to advanced query creation, ensuring a well-rounded education in relational database management.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Relational Databases and Database Careers

• Define terminology: Prepare a list of terms with definitions.
• Explain the purpose of a relational database: Understand the significance of relational databases in modern data management.
• Explain the hierarchy of data: Learn about the organization and structure of data within a database.
• Explore an existing database: Identify components like file, record, field, and entry.
• Explain relational database system DBMS: Understand the advantages of using a DBMS.
• Discuss careers involving databases: Research and discuss various career paths in the database field.

2. Building a Relational Database and Defining Table Relationships

• Define terminology: Prepare a comprehensive list of database-related terms.
• Discuss guidelines for designing databases: Learn the best practices for database design.
• Describe how to create a table: Learn the steps for table creation, including field naming and data types assignment.
• Explain primary key: Understand the role and management of primary keys in a database.
• Identify ways to enhance and improve a table design: Use features like default values, input masks, and validation rules.
• Explain how to define table relationships: Create joins using primary tables, related tables, and common fields.

3. Maintaining and Formatting Tables in a Database

• Define terminology: Compile a list of key terms relevant to database maintenance.
• Explain how to modify records in a table: Learn to enter, edit, and delete records in a table.
• Explain the importance of the Find command: Understand the utility of the Find command in managing data.
• Describe how to sort records: Sort records in both ascending and descending order.
• Explain how to filter records: Use various filtering techniques to manage data views.
• Identify wildcards: Use wildcards in database operations to simplify data searches.

4. Creating Simple Queries

• Define terminology: List and define essential terms related to queries.
• Explain the purpose of a query: Learn how queries are used to retrieve specific data.
• Explain how to create a select query: Create and execute select queries using various criteria.
• Explain how to create a multitable query: Create and run queries that span multiple tables.
• Describe how to create queries using various comparison operators: Use operators like equal to, greater than, and between.

5. Create Simple Forms and Reports

• Define terminology: Define terms related to form and report creation.
• Explain how to create a form: Develop and format forms for data entry and manipulation.
• Identify ways to modify and format a form: Make forms user-friendly and visually appealing.
• Explain the steps necessary to create a main form with a subform: Integrate subforms within main forms for hierarchical data display.
• Explain how to navigate through a form: Efficiently move through fields and records in forms.
• Explain how to create, format, and modify a report: Generate and adjust reports to present data effectively.

6. Creating Advanced Queries

• Define terminology: Prepare a glossary of advanced query-related terms.
• Explain how to create a parameter query: Develop queries that prompt for input values.
• Explain how to create a crosstab query: Generate queries that summarize data into a matrix format.
• Explain how to create a find duplicates query: Identify and handle duplicate records.
• Explain how to create a find unmatched query: Locate records that do not have matching entries in related tables.

7. Creating Custom Forms

• Define terminology: Explain terms related to custom form creation.
• Explain how to create a form using various tools: Use tools like Datasheet, Multiple Items, and Split Form.
• Compare/Contrast the three types of controls: Differentiate between bound, unbound, and calculated controls.
• Explain how to create a custom form: Design forms with headers, footers, logos, and other customizations.

8. Creating Custom Reports

• Define terminology: Define key terms associated with custom report creation.
• Explain how to modify and enhance a report: Add features like grouping, sorting, and visual elements.
• Explain grouping and sorting of data in a report: Structure data presentation efficiently.
• Explain the purpose of the hiding duplicate values property: Optimize data display by hiding redundant information.
• Explain how to create mailing labels: Generate labels for bulk mailing purposes.

9. Sharing, Integrating, Analyzing and Managing

• Define terminology: Compile a list of terms related to data sharing and integration.
• Discuss various ways to export: Export data to formats like HTML and XML.
• Discuss various ways to import: Import data from CSV, text files, and other formats.
• Identify ways to save database objects as other file types: Save objects in different formats for versatility.
• Explain Analyzer tools: Utilize tools for data analysis.

10. Macros and Switchboards

• Define terminology: List and define terms related to macros and switchboards.
• Explain the purpose of a switchboard: Create interfaces for navigating and controlling databases.
• Explain the purpose of a macro: Automate repetitive tasks using macros.
• Identify reasons to make a macro group: Organize macros into groups for better management.
• Explain the process of adding a command button to a form or report: Enhance user interaction with command buttons.

11. Intro to SQL

• Define terminology: Prepare a list of SQL-related terms.
• Describe briefly the history of SQL: Learn about the development and evolution of SQL.
• Explain how to layout and create a table in SQL: Use SQL commands to create tables.
• Explain how to delete a table using SQL: Use the DROP TABLE command to remove tables.
• Explain how to add and modify records using SQL: Use commands like INSERT INTO and UPDATE.
• Explain how to query a database using SQL: Execute SELECT queries with various operators and clauses.

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Join us in exploring the vital world of relational databases. Whether you are aspiring to start a career in database management or seeking to enhance your skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the field.