Course Overview
This course will cover foundational concepts of database systems and it’s components; physical organization of data; data models; relational databases; and SQL query processing. In particular, the course will address the Entity Relationship (ER); the Relational Data will be emphasized. Students will gain experience in designing, developing, and implementing relational database applications.
We will have individual projects related to build relational database & implementing tables, triggers, functions, stored procedures & views, etc.
The course’s main focus will be on practical applications of the database theory and will include real-world examples and problems from an enterprise environment.
All students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to request a Syracuse University noncredit transcript.
” Syracuse University Summer College – Online provided an engaging experience that expanded my education, helped me prepare for college, and immersed me in a delightful community of staff and students.”
— Sara H., Summer College – Online student, 2020
Course Information
Course Prefix and Number: TBD
Format: Online
Eligibility: Students must be of rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior status – or a 2025 high school graduate.
Credit: Noncredit
Grading: Pass/Fail
Cost: Noncredit: $1,995
Program rates are subject to change and will be approved by the board of trustees. Discounts and scholarships are also available.
Program Information
Summer College – Online: Explore college life before stepping foot on campus! High school students can enroll in a college-level course, pursue their academic interests, and meet likeminded students in daily virtual events and activities.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Synchronous Class Time (Eastern Time) | Credit/Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College – Online | 3-Week Session I: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 25, 2025 | MTWTH; 1 – 3 p.m. | Noncredit |
To see if this course is ‘open,’ refer to the full course catalog.
Course Requirements
Technology Requirements
- Laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and mouse
- Reliable internet access
- A space conducive to taking an online class (without distractions)
Typical Day
Tentative Schedule
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. lecture 1
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. lab 1 practice for lecture1
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. lunch break
1:01p.m. – 2:00 p.m. lecture 2
2:01 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. lab 2 practice for lecture 2
3:01 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. lecture 3
4:01 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. lab 3 practice for lecture 3
or 3:01p.m. – 5:00 p.m. project/exam
When class is over, and on weekends, students can look forward to various Summer College virtual activities to meet and connect with other students across the world. Check out our Virtual Campus Experience page for more information!
Faculty Bios
Li Wang
B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Central South University
Worked 3 years as software engineer at a Telecommunication company
M.S. in Computer Science from Louisiana Tech University (working as RA/TA)
Worked 8 years in a state university IT as a senior database programmer
Taught at SU EECS since 2014 as a teaching professor