Database Design I

5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1DL301

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1DL301
Education cycle: First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science G2F, Sociotechnical Systems G2F, Technology G2F
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 March 2015
Responsible department: Department of Information Technology

Entry requirements

60 credits of which at least 15 credits in mathematics and 15 credits in computer science including basic programming.

For a pass mark, the student must be able to

design and use relational databases in both theory and practical application.
explain basic differences between database design and conventional programming.
present and discuss the course content orally and in writing with proficiency appropriate to the course level.

The course contains

an introduction to the database area and database terminology,
entitets-relations (ER) modelling and expanded entitets-relations (EER) modelling,
an overview of the relational data model and relational algebra and transformation of the data representation from the ER data model to the relational data model,
an introduction to physical database design with functional dependencies and normalisation,
an introduction to queries, updates and data definition with help of the query language SQL,
an introduction to transactions, basic techniques for transaction management and concurrency control and recovery,
an introduction to physical database design with file organisation, single level index and tree index,
an introduction to procedural SQL and the application interface, and
an orientation in advanced database applications and -techniques.

Lectures, problem solving sessions, laboratory work and assignments. Seminars and guest lectures may occur.

Written examination (3 credits) and oral and written assignments (2 credits).