Data at Your Desk Series: Introduction to SQL
The SQL workshop offers an introduction to relational databases and the SQL language. Topics covered: Basics of relational databases, including what a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is; How to model a simple database, including the significance of keys and unique values in structuring tables. Best practices, including avoiding composite keys, using consistent table naming conventions, and implementing arbitrary identifiers (surrogate keys); Introduction to SQL statements and simple table joins; and, How to continue learning about the concepts after the workshop. For online attendance: You MUST use your FSU email account to access this workshop through Zoom. Please ensure that your Zoom app is up to date before the workshop. For in-person attendance: Please have your FSU Card ready for check-in.
Date & timeTuesday, October 6, 2026 · 3:00 PMEnds 4:30 PM
LocationDirac Science Library (DSL)110 N Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL
OrganizerTricia BowdenFree event
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Data at Your Desk Series: Introduction to SQL
The SQL workshop offers an introduction to relational databases and the SQL language. Topics covered: Basics of relational databases, including what a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is; How to model a simple database, including the significance of keys and unique values in structuring tables. Best practices, including avoiding composite keys, using consistent table naming conventions, and implementing arbitrary identifiers (surrogate keys); Introduction to SQL statements and simple table joins; and, How to continue learning about the concepts after the workshop. For online attendance: You MUST use your FSU email account to access this workshop through Zoom. Please ensure that your Zoom app is up to date before the workshop. For in-person attendance: Please have your FSU Card ready for check-in.