Database Systems I, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Database Systems I 7.5 credits

Databaser I

First cycle, D0004N

Version

Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2019 Sp 1 - Present

The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.

Syllabus established

by 28 Feb 2007

Last revised

by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 15 Feb 2019

Education level First cycle	Grade scale U G VG *	Subject Systems Science	Subject group (SCB) Informatics/Computer and Systems Sciences
Main field of study Social Informatics, Information Systems Sciences

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Course Aim

After the course the student will be able to

create relational databases using data modelling
present and argue upon the model
implement databases,
access the database using basic SQL

Contents

Data base theory
Data modelling
Relational databases
Basic SQL
How to access the database

Realization

The work of the student is problem based and surveying. Teaching takes the form of lessons, seminars, project works and individual tasks. A learning management system is used for delivering course material, information and submissions. Knowledge is shared and created within the course through virtual meetings with teachers and other students for discussions, supervision, teamwork and seminars. For student on campus there will be meetings on campus.

Examination

Individual assignments, presentation of the project work and written examination.

All students, both on distance and campus, write the individual exam online, webcam and microphone are required.

Remarks

Technical Requirements: Access to a PC with Windows XP, microphone, Web cam and permission to install software. Internet connection (minimum 0,5Mbps).

Transition terms

This course cannot be combined with IED006, IED007, IED008, IED009, IED300, IED403 or D0001N in any degree.

Examiner

Ingemar Andersson

Transition terms

The course D0004N is equal to IED403

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2018 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Database Systems, Thomas Connolly, Carolyn Begg, 4th to latest edition.

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Course offered by

Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0003	Compulsory assignments	U G#	3.00	Mandatory	A18
0004	Examination	U G VG *	4.50	Mandatory	A18

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

Published:7 November 2013

Updated: 17 December 2014

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