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Applied Data Science

ADS 230 Introduction to Database Systems
1 Term; 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to develop students’ skills to store data in database systems
through introducing the fundamental concepts of database systems. The course covers not
only the basic knowledge of the related technologies in database implementation, but also
practical skills to administer and manipulate database systems of multiple databases. Upon
completion of the course, students will be able to apply the database design methods to the
modelling, design and implementation of databases for various business information systems.

ADS 240 Computer Programming as Problem Solving
1 Term; 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to develop students’ programming skills through introducing the
core and fundamental computer programming knowledge. The course covers the knowledge
on common programming tools and terminology and the way of improving problem solving
skills with programming. Upon completion of the course, students will break down daily
problems with a logical approach and implement the programming solution.

Note: For the descriptions of courses not listed under the Department of Applied Data Science,
please refer to their respective Departments for details.

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