Database Management Mastering R Programming: For Data Science and Analytics
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of database management using R programming for data science and analytics. Students will learn how to effectively utilize R programming language to manage and manipulate databases, perform data analysis, and extract valuable insights. The course will cover various concepts and techniques related to database management, including data modeling, data manipulation, data visualization, and database optimization.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of database management and its importance in data science and analytics.
- Learn how to use R programming language for managing databases.
- Gain proficiency in data modeling and designing efficient database structures.
- Acquire skills to manipulate and extract data from databases using R programming.
- Perform advanced data analysis and visualization using R.
- Optimize database performance for enhanced data processing.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Database Management
- Understanding the role of database management in data science and analytics.
- Overview of different types of databases and their applications.
- Introduction to R programming language and its capabilities in database management.
2. Data Modeling and Database Design
- Introduction to data modeling concepts.
- Entity-relationship (ER) modeling and its application in database design.
- Normalization techniques for efficient database structures.
- Designing relational databases using R.
3. Data Manipulation using R
- Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language).
- Performing basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations using R.
- Advanced data manipulation techniques, including joins and subqueries.
- Importing and exporting data between R and databases.
4. Data Analysis and Visualization
- Exploratory data analysis using R.
- Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing.
- Data visualization using R libraries.
- Creating interactive dashboards for data visualization.
5. Database Optimization
- Understanding database performance bottlenecks.
- Indexing and query optimization techniques.
- Analyzing and improving database performance using R.
Evaluation and Grading:
- Assignments and Projects: 40%
- Midterm Examination: 30%
- Final Examination: 30%
Recommended Resources:
- "R for Data Science" by Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund.
- "Database Systems: The Complete Book" by Hector Garcia-Molina, Jeffrey D. Ullman, and Jennifer Widom.
- Online resources and tutorials on R programming and database management.
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of programming concepts.
- Familiarity with R programming language would be beneficial but not mandatory.
Course Duration:
- The course will be conducted over a duration of 12 weeks, with 2-3 hours of classes per week.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Database Management