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### Learning Plan: Managing Database Systems (ICT Level 5)

#### **Course Overview**

This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to manage complex database
systems efficiently. Students will learn advanced concepts in database management, including database
design, implementation, optimization, and administration.

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#### **Course Objectives**

By the end of this course, students will:

1. Understand advanced database concepts and their applications.

2. Design, implement, and manage relational and non-relational databases.

3. Optimize database performance and ensure data security.

4. Troubleshoot and maintain database systems effectively.

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#### **Course Structure**

**Week 1: Introduction to Database Systems**

- Overview of Database Management Systems (DBMS)

- Types of DBMS: Relational, Non-relational, and Hybrid

- Key Components: DBMS Architecture, Data Models

**Week 2: Advanced Relational Database Design**


- Normalization and Denormalization

- Advanced Entity-Relationship (ER) Modeling

- Schema Design and Data Integrity Constraints

**Week 3: SQL Advanced Topics**

- Complex Queries: Joins, Subqueries, and Set Operations

- Stored Procedures and Functions

- Triggers and Views

**Week 4: Database Implementation**

- Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML)

- Transaction Management and Concurrency Control

- Indexing and Performance Tuning

**Week 5: Database Administration**

- Backup and Recovery Strategies

- User Management and Security

- Monitoring and Performance Analysis

**Week 6: Introduction to NoSQL Databases**

- Types of NoSQL Databases: Document, Key-Value, Column-Family, Graph

- Use Cases and Advantages

- Basic Operations and Query Languages

**Week 7: Data Warehousing and Big Data**


- Concepts of Data Warehousing and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

- Introduction to Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, Spark

- Data Lakes vs. Data Warehouses

**Week 8: Cloud Databases and Database as a Service (DBaaS)**

- Overview of Cloud Database Services

- Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid

- Migration to Cloud Databases

**Week 9: Security and Compliance**

- Database Security Measures: Encryption, Access Controls

- Regulatory Compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

- Incident Response and Risk Management

**Week 10: Project Work and Case Studies**

- Hands-on Project: Designing and Implementing a Database System

- Case Studies on Real-World Database Management Scenarios

- Presentation and Review

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#### **Assessment Methods**

- **Quizzes and Tests:** Regular quizzes to assess understanding of core concepts.

- **Practical Assignments:** Hands-on tasks to implement and manage databases.

- **Project Work:** Comprehensive project covering database design and administration.


- **Final Exam:** Evaluation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

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#### **Resources**

- **Textbooks:** “Database System Concepts” by Silberschatz, Korth, and Sudarshan.

- **Online Resources:** Tutorials on SQL, NoSQL, and Cloud Databases.

- **Tools:** MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database.

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#### **Additional Activities**

- **Guest Lectures:** Inviting industry professionals for insights.

- **Workshops:** Practical workshops on emerging database technologies.

- **Industry Visits:** Tours to organizations using advanced database systems.

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This learning plan ensures a comprehensive understanding of managing database systems, preparing
students for advanced roles in IT and database management.

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