Databases (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose:
After completing this course you understand the significance of databases as part of information systems, you know the basic concepts of databases, you are able to create and read database descriptions and make basic queries using SQL (Structured Query Language).

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering practice

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of databases, you understand the generic structure of database system and its operational principle, you can read and create a database description based on the assignment, and you know the basics of SQL.

Content

Basic concepts related to databases
Database design with conceptual analysis
Basics of SQL including database queries and database management.

Location and time

Summers studies/IT-institute students.
Online course

Materials

Course material page (material for course topics, exercises, course exercise guidance)

Teaching methods

Distance learning: Students can make the assignments at their own pace during the course (exercises and course exercise). Exam will be held at the end of the course (several available exam dates in each semester).

Exam schedules

The exam of the course is structured so that the student can choose the time of the exam, taking into account the time limitations of the non-stop implementation.

Student workload

Distance learning (exercises, course exercise, preparation for exam) for total of 108 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass/Sufficient 1: You are able to design and implement a simple database by creating a connection between at least two tables using basic and reference keys and make simple queries with SQL.

Satisfactory 2: You are able to design and implement a database and make basic queries with SQL. The assignment documentation contains at the very least a database description.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The database completed as assignment and in the exam has been designed and implemented almost flawlessly and the student's command of SQL is versatile.

Very good 4: You are able to design and implement a database where the choices have been justified. You have a comprehensive understanding of SQL basic commands. The documentation of the assignment is thorough and the given presentation has been fluent.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You are able to design and implement an out of the ordinary database where the choices have been justified and the metadata saved. You are able to use SQL in demanding data retrieval tasks. The database documentation is extensive and understandable as well as well composed and fluently presented. You are able to critically assess your competence in your solutions.