Database Design (DDA206)

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Database Design (DDA206)

Course Overview

What This Course Prepares You For

Database Design (DDA206) builds the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to design, model, and manage efficient data systems. This course introduces core concepts such as data modeling, normalization, relational schema, and structured query language (SQL).

You’ll engage in ERD creation exercises, and SQL, SQL Server, SSMS, and LINQ development tasks — gaining confidence in building scalable databases that support real-world applications and business needs.

What You’ll Learn

Core Software Engineering Skills for Real-World Development Environments

SQL

Manage and query data using structured commands.

SQL Server

Microsoft’s platform for relational databases.

SSMS

Tool for managing SQL Server visually.

LINQ

Query data in C# with simple, readable syntax.

Hands-On Practical Activities

From Coding Fundamentals to Real-World Applications

Designing ER diagrams for real-world systems
Writing SQL queries to manage and analyze data
Creating normalized database schemas
Building databases using SQL Server and SSMS
Implementing CRUD operations with SQL
Using LINQ to query data in C# applications
Optimizing queries for performance and scalability
Developing relational models for business use cases
Executing joins, subqueries, and aggregations
Applying data integrity and constraints in practice

Photo Gallery: See Learning in Action

Get a glimpse of what hands-on learning looks like!

Students apply database design principles through interactive activities like drawing ER diagrams, writing SQL queries, and building relational schemas in SQL Server. The gallery showcases hands-on sessions using SSMS, collaborative planning of data models, and real-time problem-solving—highlighting the practical, applied nature of learning in this essential course.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Your Questions, Answered in Detail

Do I need any experience to join this course?

❌ No experience is needed. DDA206 is beginner-friendly and fully hands-on.

Will I learn how to build real-world software?

✅ Yes! The course emphasizes hands-on projects where you’ll design, develop, test, and deploy working applications—preparing you for real development environments.

What programming languages will I learn?

✅ You’ll be introduced to languages like SQL for database queries and C# for data-driven application development.

Will this course help me prepare for a software development career?

✅ Yes, you'll gain essential skills in data modeling, querying, and backend integration—key components of modern software development.

Do I need prior coding experience to join this course?

No prior experience is required. The course starts with the basics and gradually builds up to more complex programming and software design concepts.