Oracle Applications
- Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 248 pages
- 14 units
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Oracle applications, a suite of business applications designed for managing and automating processes across organizations. It covers key areas such as database creation, architecture, and management. Students will learn to install software, manipulate data using SQL, and troubleshoot database issues. The course also explores data concurrency, consistency, backup, and recovery techniques, equipping students with practical skills for real-world problem-solving in Oracle environments.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 192 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with relational database concepts
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of DAM401, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
DAM401 · UNIT 1: Basic Oracle Concepts
The term cell is used to refer to the intersection of a single column in a single row. For example, the CompanyName column for CustomerID 10002 in our example would be a cell holding that data—Bradley Systems.
What you should be able to do
- Create and manage Oracle databases
- Manipulate data using SQL and PL/SQL
- Configure Oracle networking
- Troubleshoot database performance issues
- Implement backup and recovery strategies
What it prepares you for
- Database Administrator
- Oracle Programmer
- Data Analyst
- System Analyst
- Database Designer
- Finance
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Government
- Oracle Database 10g
- SQL*Plus
- Oracle Enterprise Manager
- RMAN
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Oracle database Management
Unit 4: Programming Oracle with PL/SQL
Understanding the nuances of PL/SQL syntax and effectively using cursors and exception handling can be challenging for beginners.
- Module 3: Oracle Configuration
Unit 2: Managing Database Performance
Understanding the various parameters and settings for optimal database performance requires practical experience and in-depth knowledge.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Oracle application
Unit 1: Basic Oracle Concepts · 4 hours
Read the introduction to databases and the relational model.. Understand the key characteristics of a database.. Familiarize yourself with the different database management systems..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Oracle application
Unit 2: Installing Oracle Database 10g · 4 hours
Identify system requirements for Oracle 10g installation.. Learn about Optimal Flexible Architecture (OFA).. Configure environment variables for Oracle..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Oracle application
Unit 3: Creating an Oracle Database and architecture · 4 hours
Explain the Oracle database architecture.. Understand instance architecture.. Learn about management tools like DBCA..
- Week 4Module 2: Oracle database Management
Unit 1: Managing Oracle Storage Structures · 4 hours
Define tablespaces and datafiles.. Create and manage tablespaces.. Obtain tablespace information from Enterprise Manager and data dictionary..
- Week 5Module 2: Oracle database Management
Unit 2: Managing DATABASE OBJECT · 4 hours
Create and modify tables.. Define constraints.. View attributes and contents of a table.. Create indexes and views..
- Week 6Module 2: Oracle database Management
Unit3: Manipulating Database Data · 4 hours
Manipulate data using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements.. Use Data Pump to export and import data.. Load data with SQL Loader..
- Week 7Module 2: Oracle database Management
Unit 4: Programming Oracle with PL/SQL · 4 hours
Identify PL/SQL objects.. Describe triggers and triggering events.. Identify configuration options that affect PL/SQL performance..
- Week 8Module 3: Oracle Configuration
Unit 1: Configuring Oracle Networking · 4 hours
Use Database Control to create additional listeners.. Configure Oracle Net service aliases.. Use tnsping to test Oracle Net connectivity..
- Week 9Module 3: Oracle Configuration
Unit 2: Managing Database Performance · 4 hours
Troubleshoot invalid and unusable objects.. Gather optimizer statistics.. View performance metrics.. React to performance issues..
- Week 10Module 3: Oracle Configuration
Unit 3: Dealing with Locking · 4 hours
Detect and resolve lock conflicts.. Manage deadlocks.. Describe the relationship between transactions and locks..
- Week 11Module 4: Data Concurrency and Consistency
Unit: 1 Introduction to Data Concurrency and Consistency · 4 hours
Define Transactions and Data Concurrency. Understand Locking and deadlock. Detect deadlock.
- Week 12Module 4: Data Concurrency and Consistency
Unit 2: Managing data and concurrency · 4 hours
Overview of Locking Mechanisms. Manage Data Concurrency and Consistency. Compare Read Committed and Serializable Isolation.
- Week 13Module 5: Database Curruption
Unit 1: Detecting and Recovering from Database Corruption · 4 hours
Define block corruption and list its causes and symptoms.. Detect database corruptions using ANALYZE and DBVERIFY.. Repair corruptions using RMAN..
Preparing for the exam
- Practice SQL and PL/SQL queries from Units 3-6 weekly.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts.
- Focus on practical exercises in Units 2, 3, and 6.
- Review all TMAs and their solutions thoroughly.
- Allocate time for hands-on practice with Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Questions students ask about this course
What is DAM401 about?
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Oracle applications, a suite of business applications designed for managing and automating processes across organizations. It covers key areas such as database creation, architecture, and management. Students will learn to install software, manipulate data using SQL, and troubleshoot database issues. The course also explores data concurrency, consistency, backup, and recovery techniques, equipping students with practical skills for real-world problem-solving in Oracle environments.
How many units does DAM401 have?
DAM401, Oracle Applications, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 248 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is DAM401?
DAM401 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Sciences.
Is DAM401 hard?
DAM401 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does DAM401 take to study?
About 192 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is DAM401 assessed?
DAM401 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting DAM401?
Basic computer literacy Familiarity with relational database concepts
What can I do with DAM401?
Database Administrator, Oracle Programmer, Data Analyst, System Analyst and Database Designer.