Databases
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KL04BT50020 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Lahti, Markku |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| TITE-2013 |
2 autumn |
4.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| TITE-2014 |
2 autumn |
4.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| TITE-2015 |
2 autumn |
4.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| TITE-2016 |
2 autumn |
4.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the basics of data management. The student understands the relational model, relational database and learns the stages of the information analysis. Students will have command of SQL language.
Student's Workload
104 h, of which scheduled studies 52 h and autonomous studies 52 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
The course comprises the following:
- Relational model
- Relational databases
- Conceptual modelling
- ER (Entity-Relationship)-modelling
- Main features of SQL (Structured Query Language)
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture materials,
Additional material: Hovi, Huotari, Lahdenmäki. Tietokantojen suunnittelu ja indeksointi, Docendo
Connolly Thomas - Begg Carolyn: Database Systems, Addison Wesley
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises
Assessment Criteria
- Excellent (5): The student is able to apply the principles of database design in his/her exercises, and dominates the SQL language
- Good (3-4): The student masters well the principles of database design and basic of SQL language
- Satisfactory (1-2) The student knows the basics
Assessment Methods
Class exercises and an examination
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