Databases Track
Introduction
Any web application requiring data to be inputted or accessed by users or administrators needs that data to be stored somewhere. Data storage is typically synonymous with databases. In this track on databases you will be introduced to the different concepts and utilization of databases on the web.
This track is offered in collaboration with the Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) program, and aims to provide classes to get you up and running quickly with SQL databases, from basic concepts to more advanced features.
Upcoming Roots Sessions
| Course | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Databases | Online | 2/4/2021 | 3:00PM- 4:00PM |
| Intro to mySQL | Online | 2/11/2021 | 3:00PM- 4:30PM |
| SQL for Data Scientists: Baseline coverage of most important SQL concepts (1/2) | Online | 2/18/2021 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| SQL for Data Scientists: Advanced concepts, RDBMS features, related technologies (2/2) | Online | 2/25/2021 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| SQL – Beyond the Basics (1/3) | Online | 3/4/2021 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| SQL – Grouping, Joins, and Aggregations (2/3) | Online | 3/11/2021 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| SQL – Temporary Tables and Windows (3/3) | Online | 3/18/2021 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
Roots Workshops
Active Courses
Intro to Databases
Come to this course to learn about databases and their importance across a multitude of fields. This class will provide students with a basic introduction to what databases are and how to interact with them.
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Intro to mySQL
Take this class to learn more about databases. This course will provide students with a basic introduction to the popular open source Database Management System (DBMS) named “MySQL”.
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SQL for Data Scientists: Baseline coverage of most important SQL concepts (1/2)
Baseline coverage of most important aspects of SQL. Participants will learn the basics of schemas, data types, constraints, and how to debug SQL queries. The goal of this class is to provide a strong foundation for learning more advanced SQL in the future.
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SQL for Data Scientists: Advanced concepts, RDBMS features, related technologies (2/2)
Baseline coverage of most important SQL concepts, deeper dive into some core concepts, examine some related concepts such as security, DBA, performance. This is part 2 of a 2-part course.
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SQL – Beyond the Basics (1/3)
This course will provide an introduction to intermediate SQL concepts, including data manipulation with built-in arithmetic and date functions, set operations, and nested queries. The skills gained in this course will allow users to answer a variety of questions about their data.
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SQL – Grouping, Joins, and Aggregations (2/3)
This course will provide an introduction to a few advanced sql concepts, including grouping and aggregations. Users will also learn the differences between the various types of joins.
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SQL – Temporary Tables and Windows (3/3)
This course will show students how to create and use temporary tables when constructing queries, and provide an introduction to the concept of windowing. Students will also learn how to apply bounds to their windows for advanced data analysis.
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