Computer Science Resources
Books, research databases and other resources of use to TCC's Computer Science students and faculty.
Database Design Resources
eBooks: Database Design Resources
Data analysis for database design by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2001This book is intended to make the techniques of data analysis more readily available to students of systems analysis and database design. In particular, the book covers database management systems, relational modelling, and entity-relationship modelling.
Database management systems by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2018This book is meant to help business students and professionals to learn about databases in all aspects including design, implementation and management.
Relational database design and implementation by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2009This book will teach you how to tailor the design of a database to the environment it serves. It will also teach you how to design the database so it provides accurate and consistent data. In addition, you will learn about design compromises you might choose to make.
Physical database design by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2007Physical Database Design discusses the concept of how physical structures of databases affect performance, including specific examples, guidelines, and best and worst practices.
Free (OER) textbooks and tutorials:
- Database DesignDatabase design is the organisation of data according to a database model. The designer determines what data must be stored and how the data elements interrelate. With this information, they can begin to fit the data to the database model.
- Database DesignA free, college-level textbook that covers the design and architecture of databases.
- Database Design, 2nd ed.This free textbook describes database systems and database design concepts in a manner appropriate to an introductory course.
Structured Query Language (SQL) Resources
eBooks: Structured Query Language (SQL) Resources
Oracle SQL by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2014This introduction to SQL for the Oracle database familiarizes readers with SQL INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements. The guide then discusses how to construct basic queries, choose an appropriate output, and how to create and use groups, joins and views.
SQL for dummies by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2013This book covers the core SQL language and shows you how to use SQL to structure a DBMS, implement a database design, secure your data, and retrieve information when you need it
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