Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE course ( dept_name VARCHAR, credits INTEGER )

### Question ###
Find the total credits of courses provided by different department.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(credits), dept_name FROM course GROUP BY dept_name