Module 02381 (2001)
Syllabus page 2001/2002
06-02381
Databases 1
Level 2/I
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Outline
An introduction to the theory and practice of Relational Database design, construction and use.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- Present the underlying theory of database systems
- Enable the students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for competent use of SQL and relational algebra
- Show the students how to use database theory to design and implement database systems.
- give an appreciation of the use and value of databases and database technology
Learning Outcomes
| On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: | Assessed by: | |
| 1 | Query a database using SQL and Relational Algebra. | Examination and problem assignments |
| 2 | Read and understand SQL and Relational Algebra queries. | Examination and problem assignments |
| 3 | Use dependency theory to reason about database redundancy and modification anomaly problems and normalise a database schema to BCNF. | Examination and problem assignments |
| 4 | Design a relational database using Extended Entity Relationship Attribute modelling techniques. | Examination and problem assignments |
| 5 | explain the design decisions involved in data design | Examination |
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
Restrictions:
None
Prerequisites:
06-08762 (Mathematics & Logic A) and 06-08764 (Mathematics & Logic B)
Co-requisites:
None
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
2 hrs/week, conventional lectures, with much use made of tutorial sheets. Self study exercises are set using available database management systems. Revision lectures
Contact Hours:
Assessment
- Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
- 2 hr examination (80%), continuously assessed problem assignments (20%). Resit by examination only.
Recommended Books
| Title | Author(s) | Publisher, Date |
| Database Management Systems (2nd ed.) | Raghu Ramakrishnan & Johannes Gehrke | McGraw Hill, 2000 |
Detailed Syllabus
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Relational Theory
- Relations and relational algebra
- Functional dependencies
- Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF)
- The SQL language
- Data design
- Data centric analysis of applications
- Enterprise, Conceptual and Logical models
- Extended Entity Relationship Attribute Diagrams
- Top down and bottom up design and validation
Last updated: 29 July 2001
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