A database is an organized collection of related data. In modern organizations databases play an essential part for a wide-range of operations. Some common operations involve personnel management, inventory control, customer tracking, and marketing. Companies also use databases for analyzing consumer demands, service quality, and customer profiles. The aim of this course is to introduce fundamental principles and user-centric methodologies for effective creation of a complete and fully functional database management system. This course focuses on applications of basic database theories and SQL practices in different database systems.