This document provides an introduction and overview of SQL and database systems for a BAIS 3rd year class in 2015. It covers topics such as what SQL is, the functions and commands of SQL like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE. It also discusses database objects like tables, records, fields and columns. Specific SQL commands are defined for manipulating and querying database tables, including DDL, DML, DQL, DCL and TCL commands. Examples are provided for creating tables and inserting, updating and deleting records in MySQL.