EPN-V2

DATA1500 Databases Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Databaser
Study programme
Bachelor in Applied Computer Technology
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Curriculum
SPRING 2021
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Approved calculator

Required preliminary courses

Graded scale A-F

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of:

  • explaining what a database system is and what it consists of
  • explaining what XML is and how it is used
  • explaining what transactions are and how they are carried out
  • explaining the use of indices and different ways of storing the files physically
  • explaining what a data warehouse is and how it differs from a database system
  • explaining how the combination of ER modelling and normal forms provides well-structured relational databases

Skills

The student is capable of:

  • designing databases with the help of ER modelling
  • creating databases and using them with the help of the SQL language
  • drawing ER models and generating database scripts with the help of software

General competence

The student is capable of:

  • explaining the documentation and design of databases with ER models

Teaching and learning methods

Nils Sponheim

Course requirements

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • 12 individual assignments

Assessment

The course includes the following topics:

  • The Fourier transform and signal processing
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • X-ray imaging
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Image reconstruction and tomographic reconstruction.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

The course overlap with ELTS2600 by 5ECTS and ELI3520 by 5ECTS

Grading scale

Grade scale spring 2021:

Pass-Fail

[Grade scale earlier]:

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Overlapping courses

Emnet er ekvivalent (overlapper 10 studiepoeng) med: DATS1500, ITPE1500, ADTE1500, LO149A, LO149D og LO149I.

Ved praktisering av 3-gangers regelen for oppmelding til eksamen teller forsøk brukt i ekvivalente emner.