Introduction to SQL

COM SCI X 414.61

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. For those with little or no experience, this hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for updating a database.

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What you can learn.

Learn how to use basic Structured Query Language to write and execute queries
Master SQL Data Manipulation syntax
Understand how to write SQL Data Definition syntax to create database objects

About this course:

Structured Query Language (SQL) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. SQL works with database programs such as Microsoft Access and SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Oracle and Sybase. This hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for individuals with little to no SQL experience. Instruction presents an overview of SQL and how to use SQL statements to retrieve and update data in a database. Students begin by creating basic select statements, which include using keywords such as SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, INSERT, WHERE, HAVING and others. The course also covers intermediate topics, such as table joins, sub-queries, aggregate functions, stored procedures, triggers, cursors and transactional processing and much more.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Windows is recommended.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 16 - March 13

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT

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Instructor: Xi (Cecilia) Zhang

400677

Fee:

$1,095.00

In Person

Location: UCLA

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 29, 2025

Course Requirements

SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)

ISBN 0672336073

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT