EPN-V2

DATA1500 Databases Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Databaser
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history
Curriculum
SPRING 2023
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    The students shall acquire knowledge of database design and skills in the use of relational databases. Furthermore, they shall develop skills in the construction and maintenance of databases and insight into multi-user and multi-layer database architecture. They will gain knowledge of XML and insight into programming for databases.

  • Required preliminary courses

    No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

  • 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

    Lectures and work on practical assignments. The weekly assignments will form the basis for the written assignments to be submitted.

  • Course requirements

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

    • 12 individual assignments

  • Assessment

    Individual written exam, 3 hours

    The exam result can be appealed.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    None.

  • Grading scale

    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.