Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course you understand the role of conceptual modeling in managing data, and know the commonly used database modeling and querying languages. You can design simple databases and write queries.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2020 - 03.09.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Nitin Sawhney
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Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic concepts and methods in database systems. Relational databases: relational algebra, UML-design, Basic concepts and methods in database systems. Relational databases: relational algebra, UML-design, normalization and SQL.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Final examination and programming assignments.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 24h, teaching in small groups 12h, project work 45h, independent work 47h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Ullman, Widom: A First Course in Database Systems, Third Edition. Pearson.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
CS-A1110 Programming 1 or CS-A1111/CS-A1113 Basic Course in Programming Y1.
- Teacher: Ahrenberg Lukas
- Teacher: Sawhney Nitin