Advanced Databases (7 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

The student understands conceptual modeling and database design as parts of the development of information systems, is able to make descriptions of the information objects of the application area and their interrelations, and further, is able to make a normalised relational model database description based on a conceptual model. In addition, the student knows the basics of database administration and is able to specify users and their access rights, and monitor and optimise databases.

Sisältö

The design process from conceptual and needs analysis through normalisation and logical design to the physical design of a database by using a CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) tool for data modelling and object-relational mapping.

The structure and operation of database management systems, the duties of a database administrator (DBA); installation, administration and management of databases.

Current trends in databases (big data, cloud-based databases, NoSQL etc.)

Aika ja paikka

All of the lectures are already recorded. There will be online and, if possible, classroom meeting every week, during which we go through the most important parts of every subtopic. The rest of the time of this meetings is deserved for the personal and group guidance.

You can start this course already during autumn, if you want. The examination takes place on March and/or April. The presentations of the group work can be recorded and returned to the learning environment.

Oppimateriaalit

Verkko-oppimisympäristössä julkaistava sähköinen materiaali.

Opetusmenetelmät

- luennot
- itseopiskelu
- verkko-opinnot
- webinaarit
- pienryhmätyöskentely
- harjoitustyöt
- oppimistehtävät
- seminaarit

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

- vierailijaluennot
- projektit

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Tentin ajankohta ja toteutustapa ilmoitetaan opintojakson ensimmäisellä kerralla.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Hyväksilukemisen menettelytavat kuvataan tutkintosäännössä ja opinto-oppaassa. Opintojakson opettaja antaa lisätietoa mahdollisista opintojakson erityiskäytänteistä.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Yksi opintopiste (1 op) tarkoittaa keskimäärin 27 tunnin työtä.
- luennot 52 h
- harjoitustyöt 17 h
- tehtävät 70 h
- itsenäinen työskentely 50 h
Yhteensä 189 h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The course is evaluated summatively following its completion and presentation, on a five-point scale according to points achieved during the course: 85 points = 5 (Excellent), 70 points = 4 (Very good), 55 points = 3 (Good), 40 points = 2 (Satisfactory) and 25 points = 1 (Adequate). If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

To Pass (S), the student can design and implement a normalized database (comprising of approximately 10 tables) and perform the most typical database administrative tasks such as creating a database, importing data to it, giving access rights, and monitoring the performance.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student 1) provides comprehensive database design documentation (at least five concepts and 10 tables in 3rd normal form) and database management; 2) carries out assignments and exams without major flaws or errors in database design and management. These, including the final presentation, show 1) ability to document and argument design decisions understandably, 2) knowledge and understanding of concepts, and 3) practical skills of database design and management.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student 1) provides detailed, clear, error-free, and complete documentation about database design (at least five concepts and 10-20 tables in 3rd normal form) and database management; 2) carries out assignments and exams without flaws or errors in database design and management. These, including the final presentation and learning report, show 1) ability to document and argument design decisions understandably, 2) knowledge and understanding of concepts, and 3) practical skills of database design and management.

Esitietovaatimukset

Basics of Databases

Lisätiedot

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