Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37
This course will be of interest to anyone who wishes to learn to design and query databases. The course aims to teach the material using case studies from real-world applications. You will develop a critical understanding of the principal theories, principles and concepts, such as modelling techniques used in the design, administration and security of database systems. You will also learn core theoretical concepts such as relational algebra, file organisation and indexing. At the end of this course you will be able to design and build Web and cloud-based databases and have a critical understanding of how database-driven applications operate.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Client-server model. Database servers. Database access from client applications. Web-based database access through server-side scripting. Practical examples using MS Access, My SQL, Php and JDBC.
A brief overview of key concepts in distributed, object -oriented, multimedia, spatial and geo-referenced database systems.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
One two hour written examination paper (75%) and continuous assessment (25%).
Resit:
Where a student fails the course overall they will be afforded the opportunity
to resit those parts of the course that they failed. 1 two-hour written
examination (75%) and continuous assessment mark (25%) where the mark for the
passed part is carried forward.
During lectures, student interaction will be used for formative assessment. Additionally, practical sessions will provide students with practice opportunities and formative assessment.
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