Introduction to SQL
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.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Learn how to use basic Structured Query Language to write and execute queries
Gain proficiency with table joins, sub‑queries, aggregate functions, stored procedures, triggers, cursors, and transactional processing to handle more complex data operations.
Understand how SQL interacts with major database platforms, including Microsoft Access, SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Oracle, and Sybase, and apply SQL syntax consistently across systems.
Learn to structure efficient queries, manage data relationships, and evaluate how SQL statements impact data retrieval, performance, and database integrity.
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.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28th, 2026.
Deadline
No refunds after June 15, 2026
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
ISBN 0672336073
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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