UofT-DSI · RohanAlexander · Nov 9, 2025 · Nov 9, 2025
diff --git a/01_materials/slides/slides_01.pdf b/01_materials/slides/slides_01.pdf
diff --git a/01_materials/slides/slides_03.pdf b/01_materials/slides/slides_03.pdf
diff --git a/02_activities/assignments/Cohort_8/Assignment1.md b/02_activities/assignments/Cohort_8/Assignment1.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 🚨 **Please review our [Assignment Submission Guide](https://github.com/UofT-DSI/onboarding/blob/main/onboarding_documents/submissions.md)** 🚨 for detailed instructions on how to format, branch, and submit your work. Following these guidelines is crucial for your submissions to be evaluated correctly.
 
 #### Submission Parameters:
-* Submission Due Date: `August 10, 2025`
+* Submission Due Date: `November 17, 2025`
 * Weight: 30% of total grade
 * The branch name for your repo should be: `assignment-one`
 * What to submit for this assignment:

diff --git a/02_activities/assignments/Cohort_8/Assignment2.md b/02_activities/assignments/Cohort_8/Assignment2.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 🚨 **Please review our [Assignment Submission Guide](https://github.com/UofT-DSI/onboarding/blob/main/onboarding_documents/submissions.md)** 🚨 for detailed instructions on how to format, branch, and submit your work. Following these guidelines is crucial for your submissions to be evaluated correctly.
 
 #### Submission Parameters:
-* Submission Due Date: `August 17, 2025`
+* Submission Due Date: `November 24, 2025`
 * Weight: 70% of total grade
 * The branch name for your repo should be: `assignment-two`
 * What to submit for this assignment:

diff --git a/03_instructional_team/instructional_setup_videos/02_SQL_File_Types.mp4 b/03_instructional_team/instructional_setup_videos/02_SQL_File_Types.mp4
diff --git a/...al_setup_videos/02_Opening_a_Database.mp4 → ...al_setup_videos/03_Opening_a_Database.mp4 b/...al_setup_videos/02_Opening_a_Database.mp4 → ...al_setup_videos/03_Opening_a_Database.mp4
diff --git a/...al_setup_videos/03_Execute_SQL_Window.mp4 → ...al_setup_videos/04_Execute_SQL_Window.mp4 b/...al_setup_videos/03_Execute_SQL_Window.mp4 → ...al_setup_videos/04_Execute_SQL_Window.mp4
diff --git a/...ional_setup_videos/04_SQLite Projects.mp4 → ...ional_setup_videos/05_SQLite Projects.mp4 b/...ional_setup_videos/04_SQLite Projects.mp4 → ...ional_setup_videos/05_SQLite Projects.mp4
diff --git a/03_instructional_team/markdown_slides/slides_01.md b/03_instructional_team/markdown_slides/slides_01.md
@@ -39,17 +39,26 @@ $ echo "Data Sciences Institute"
 
 ---
 
-# About Us (Anjali)
-
-- Holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India
-- IT professional with 13 years of experience in software development, analysis, and design using a variety of programming languages and platforms for diverse clients
-- DSI Cohort 3 and LS for subsequent cohorts
-- Experienced in Agile environments, mentoring, and fostering collaborative, solution-driven work cultures.
-- Works as an Emergency Early Childhood Educator and Education Assistant, supporting students in Elementary (K–5) public school, Peel District School Board
-- Passionate about art, crocheting, and gardening; and actively volunteers with Ecosource’s Community Cultivator Program, growing food for local food banks
+# About Us (Edward)
+
+- Graduated from the Master of Science in Applied Computing program at UofT
+- Currently working as a Research Analyst at the University Health Network
+- Will start PhD in Medical Biophysics at UofT in September
+- Have worked on creating course material for data science and machine learning at UofT
 - Hobbies: Gaming, Crochet, Archery
 
-![bg right:35% w:350](./images/01_anjali.png)
+![bg right:35% w:350](./images/01_edward.png)
+
+---
+
+# About Us (Moniz)
+
+- Master in Biomedical Engineering 🎓
+- Project and Data Coordinator in Healthcare setting 🏥
+- DSI cohort 3 📈
+- Hobbies: camping 🏕️ travelling ✈️ and see the world
+
+![bg right:35% w:350](./images/01_moniz.png)
 
 ---
 
@@ -66,18 +75,6 @@ $ echo "Data Sciences Institute"
 
 ---
 
-# About Us (Sergii)
-
-- Solution Architect with a PhD in Engineering
-- Have national and international awards
-- DSI cohort 5
-- Over 25 years in the IT industry across diverse domains
-- Proficient in multiple programming languages
-
-![bg right:35% w:350](./images/01_sergii.png)
-
----
-
 
 # Welcome / Course Content
 

diff --git a/03_instructional_team/markdown_slides/slides_03.md b/03_instructional_team/markdown_slides/slides_03.md
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ For example, a query wanting to know the number of days in each month:
     ,months
 
     FROM calendar
-    GROUP by months
+    GROUP BY months
 ```
 
 - `GROUP BY` comes after a `WHERE` clause
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ For example, a query wanting to know the number of days in each month:
     ,years
 
     FROM calendar
-    GROUP by years
+    GROUP BY years
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ For example, a query wanting to know the number of days in each month:
 
 - `SUM` performs the sum total of any numeric column
   - Be wary, SQLite may be more permissive for columns with numbers; it's best practice to coerce (`CAST`) these values into numbers before summing to be certain of their validity
-    - e.g. `CAST(SUM(column1) AS INTEGER) AS column1`
+    - e.g. `SUM(CAST(column1 AS INTEGER)) AS column1`
 - SUM can accommodate multiple columns using the plus `+` operator
   - e.g. `SUM(column1 + column2)`
 

diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_01.Rmd b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_01.Rmd
@@ -112,65 +112,63 @@ class: left, top, inverse
 ---
 
 class: left, top, inverse
-# About Us (Anjali)
+# About Us (Edward)
 .pull-left[
-- Holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India
-- IT professional with 13 years of experience in software development, analysis, and design using a variety of programming languages and platforms for diverse clients
-- DSI Cohort 3 and LS for subsequent cohorts
-- Experienced in Agile environments, mentoring, and fostering collaborative, solution-driven work cultures.
-- Works as an Emergency Early Childhood Educator and Education Assistant, supporting students in Elementary (K–5) public school, Peel District School Board
-- Passionate about art, crocheting, and gardening; and actively volunteers with Ecosource’s Community Cultivator Program, growing food for local food banks
+- Graduated from the Master of Science in Applied Computing program at UofT
+- Currently working as a Research Analyst at the University Health Network
+- Will start PhD in Medical Biophysics at UofT in September
+- Have worked on creating course material for data science and machine learning at UofT
+- Hobbies: Gaming, Crochet, Archery
 ]
 
 .pull-right[
 
-<img src="imgs/anjali.png"
+<img src="imgs/edward.png"
      height="450px"
      style="position:absolute; right:100px; top:130px;">
 
 ]
 
 ---
 
-
 class: left, top, inverse
-# About Us (Niyaz)
-
-
+# About Us (Moniz)
 .pull-left[
-
-- Master's in Artificial Intelligence with a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, data science, and advanced computational techniques
-- 15 years of experience in software development, database design, and query optimization
-- DSI cohort 2
-- Co-founder of a company offering web design, SEO, and Google Ads services in Canada
-- Experienced mentor and facilitator in product development, focusing on code reviews and Agile practices to ensure quality and continuous improvement
-- I always enjoy helping others learn while continuously learning myself
-
+- Master in Biomedical Engineering 🎓
+- Project and Data Coordinator in Healthcare setting 🏥
+- DSI cohort 3 📈
+- Hobbies: camping 🏕️ travelling ✈️ and see the world
 ]
 
 .pull-right[
 
-<img src="imgs/niyaz.png"
+<img src="imgs/moniz.png"
      height="450px"
      style="position:absolute; right:100px; top:130px;">
 
 ]
 
 ---
 
+
 class: left, top, inverse
-# About Us (Sergii)
+# About Us (Niyaz)
+
+
 .pull-left[
-- Solution Architect with a PhD in Engineering
-- Have national and international awards
-- DSI cohort 5
-- Over 25 years in the IT industry across diverse domains
-- Proficient in multiple programming languages
+
+- Master's in Artificial Intelligence with a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, data science, and advanced computational techniques
+- 15 years of experience in software development, database design, and query optimization
+- DSI cohort 2
+- Co-founder of a company offering web design, SEO, and Google Ads services in Canada
+- Experienced mentor and facilitator in product development, focusing on code reviews and Agile practices to ensure quality and continuous improvement
+- I always enjoy helping others learn while continuously learning myself
+
 ]
 
 .pull-right[
 
-<img src="imgs/sergii.png"
+<img src="imgs/niyaz.png"
      height="450px"
      style="position:absolute; right:100px; top:130px;">
 
@@ -1401,7 +1399,8 @@ class: middle, center, inverse
 
 ```{r echo=FALSE}
 ##set the pagedown and chromote
-#Sys.setenv(PAGEDOWN_CHROME = "/Applications/Chromium.app/Contents/MacOS/Chromium") #Sys.setenv(CHROMOTE_CHROME = "/Applications/Chromium.app/Contents/MacOS/Chromium")
+#Sys.setenv(PAGEDOWN_CHROME = "/Applications/Chromium.app/Contents/MacOS/Chromium") 
+#Sys.setenv(CHROMOTE_CHROME = "/Applications/Chromium.app/Contents/MacOS/Chromium")
 
 #library(renderthis)
 #renderthis::to_pdf("~/Documents/GitHub/02-intro_sql/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_01.Rmd")    

diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_01.html b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_01.html
@@ -100,65 +100,63 @@
 ---
 
 class: left, top, inverse
-# About Us (Anjali)
+# About Us (Edward)
 .pull-left[
-- Holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India
-- IT professional with 13 years of experience in software development, analysis, and design using a variety of programming languages and platforms for diverse clients
-- DSI Cohort 3 and LS for subsequent cohorts
-- Experienced in Agile environments, mentoring, and fostering collaborative, solution-driven work cultures.
-- Works as an Emergency Early Childhood Educator and Education Assistant, supporting students in Elementary (K–5) public school, Peel District School Board
-- Passionate about art, crocheting, and gardening; and actively volunteers with Ecosource’s Community Cultivator Program, growing food for local food banks
+- Graduated from the Master of Science in Applied Computing program at UofT
+- Currently working as a Research Analyst at the University Health Network
+- Will start PhD in Medical Biophysics at UofT in September
+- Have worked on creating course material for data science and machine learning at UofT
+- Hobbies: Gaming, Crochet, Archery
 ]
 
 .pull-right[
 
-&lt;img src="imgs/anjali.png"
+&lt;img src="imgs/edward.png"
      height="450px"
      style="position:absolute; right:100px; top:130px;"&gt;
 
 ]
 
 ---
 
-
 class: left, top, inverse
-# About Us (Niyaz)
-
-
+# About Us (Moniz)
 .pull-left[
-
-- Master's in Artificial Intelligence with a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, data science, and advanced computational techniques
-- 15 years of experience in software development, database design, and query optimization
-- DSI cohort 2
-- Co-founder of a company offering web design, SEO, and Google Ads services in Canada
-- Experienced mentor and facilitator in product development, focusing on code reviews and Agile practices to ensure quality and continuous improvement
-- I always enjoy helping others learn while continuously learning myself
-
+- Master in Biomedical Engineering 🎓
+- Project and Data Coordinator in Healthcare setting 🏥
+- DSI cohort 3 📈
+- Hobbies: camping 🏕️ travelling ✈️ and see the world
 ]
 
 .pull-right[
 
-&lt;img src="imgs/niyaz.png"
+&lt;img src="imgs/moniz.png"
      height="450px"
      style="position:absolute; right:100px; top:130px;"&gt;
 
 ]
 
 ---
 
+
 class: left, top, inverse
-# About Us (Sergii)
+# About Us (Niyaz)
+
+
 .pull-left[
-- Solution Architect with a PhD in Engineering
-- Have national and international awards
-- DSI cohort 5
-- Over 25 years in the IT industry across diverse domains
-- Proficient in multiple programming languages
+
+- Master's in Artificial Intelligence with a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, data science, and advanced computational techniques
+- 15 years of experience in software development, database design, and query optimization
+- DSI cohort 2
+- Co-founder of a company offering web design, SEO, and Google Ads services in Canada
+- Experienced mentor and facilitator in product development, focusing on code reviews and Agile practices to ensure quality and continuous improvement
+- I always enjoy helping others learn while continuously learning myself
+
 ]
 
 .pull-right[
 
-&lt;img src="imgs/sergii.png"
+&lt;img src="imgs/niyaz.png"
      height="450px"
      style="position:absolute; right:100px; top:130px;"&gt;
 

diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_03.Rmd b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_03.Rmd
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ For example, a query wanting to know the number of days in each month:
     ,months
 
     FROM calendar
-    GROUP by months
+    GROUP BY months
 ```
 --
 
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ class: top, left, inverse
     ,years
 
     FROM calendar
-    GROUP by years
+    GROUP BY years
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ class: top, left, inverse
 ### SUM
 - `SUM` performs the sum total of any numeric column
   - Be wary, SQLite may be more permissive for columns with numbers; it's best practice to coerce (`CAST`) these values into numbers before summing to be certain of their validity
-    - e.g. `CAST(SUM(column1) AS INTEGER) AS column1`
+    - e.g. `SUM(CAST(column1 AS INTEGER)) AS column1`
 
 <br>  
 --

diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_03.html b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/slides_03.html
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@
     ,months
 
     FROM calendar
-    GROUP by months
+    GROUP BY months
 ```
 --
 
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@
     ,years
 
     FROM calendar
-    GROUP by years
+    GROUP BY years
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@
 ### SUM
 - `SUM` performs the sum total of any numeric column
   - Be wary, SQLite may be more permissive for columns with numbers; it's best practice to coerce (`CAST`) these values into numbers before summing to be certain of their validity
-    - e.g. `CAST(SUM(column1) AS INTEGER) AS column1`
+    - e.g. `SUM(CAST(column1 AS INTEGER)) AS column1`
 
 &lt;br&gt;  
 --

diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/xaringan-themer.css b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/markdown/xaringan-themer.css
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
   /* Colors */
   --text-color: #657b83;
   --header-color: #dc322f;
-  --background-color: #d3d2d9;
+  --background-color: #000000;
   --link-color: #b58900;
   --text-bold-color: #d33682;
   --code-highlight-color: #268bd2;
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
   --title-slide-background-color: #000000;
   --title-slide-text-color: #fdf6e3;
   --header-background-color: #dc322f;
-  --header-background-text-color: #d3d2d9;
+  --header-background-text-color: #000000;
 }
 
 html {
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ th, td {
 .remark-slide table:not(.table-unshaded) thead,
 .remark-slide table:not(.table-unshaded) tfoot,
 .remark-slide table:not(.table-unshaded) tr:nth-child(even) {
-  background: #000000;
+  background: #2C2D26;
 }
 table.dataTable tbody {
   background-color: var(--background-color);
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ table.dataTable.display tbody tr.odd {
   background-color: var(--background-color);
 }
 table.dataTable.display tbody tr.even {
-  background-color: #000000;
+  background-color: #2C2D26;
 }
 table.dataTable.hover tbody tr:hover, table.dataTable.display tbody tr:hover {
   background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);

diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/pdf/slides_01.pdf b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/pdf/slides_01.pdf
diff --git a/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/pdf/slides_03.pdf b/04_this_cohort/custom_slides/pdf/slides_03.pdf