CIS 84 - MySQL Database Programming for the Web

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: Computer Information Systems 13 or Computer Information Systems 28 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is an introduction to the MySQL database, a popular open-source database choice used in modern web applications. Students will learn the MySQL interface and architecture, the fundamentals of relational databases, how to design and develop MySQL queries and reports, and how to build web applications which incorporate MySQL as the database layer. Topics include fundamental concepts such as data types, logical operators, working with multiple tables and joins, and how to create and manage a MySQL database, and integrate it into server-side programs which collect and present data. This course will incorporate a server-side programming language to demonstrate the use of a MySQL database for a business application.