Official course description:

Full info last published 31/08-23
Course info
Language:
English
ECTS points:
7.5
Course code:
KSINDBS1KU
Participants max:
20
Offered to guest students:
yes
Offered to exchange students:
yes
Offered as a single subject:
yes
Price for EU/EEA citizens (Single Subject):
10625 DKK
Programme
Level:
MSc. Master
Programme:
MSc in Software Design
Staff
Course manager
Assistant Professor
Course semester
Semester
Efterår 2023
Start
28 August 2023
End
26 January 2024
Exam
Exam type
ordinær
Internal/External
ekstern censur
Grade Scale
7-trinsskala
Exam Language
GB
Abstract
The course covers fundamental techniques for developing data management and data analytics applications.
Description

The course covers fundamental techniques for developing data management and data analytics applications. The main part of the course deals with traditional relational database processing, including the theory and practice of modelling and querying a database. In the latter part of the course, the focus is on new developments for both traditional database applications and for modern data analytics applications.

Formal prerequisites

This course assumes basic ability to use a computer. We also assume that a student has taken an introductory programming course. (otherwise basic programming skills in Java are expected) and a discrete maths course such as Discrete Mathematics for SD (or has knowledge of basic discrete maths: logic, set theory and proofs).

Intended learning outcomes

After the course, the student should be able to:

  • Write SQL queries, involving multiple relations, compound conditions, grouping, aggregation, and subqueries.
  • Use relational DBMSs from a conventional programming language in a secure manner.
  • Suggest a database design in the E-R model and convert to a relational database schema in a suitable normal form.
  • Analyze/predict/improve query processing efficiency of the designed database using indices.
  • Reflect upon the evolution of the hardware and storage hierarchy and its impact on data management system design.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of different classes of data systems for modern analytics and data science applications.
Learning activities

Lectures cover the most important aspects of the curriculum, and also provide tools and methods for describing, creating and using databases. Weekly exercise sessions consist of assignments designed to further understand and apply the topics discussed in lectures. Mandatory homework assignments emphasise key aspects of the course.

Mandatory activities

The course has 4 mandatory assignments, that receive general and/or individual feedback. At least 3 of the assignments must be submitted and approved to be allowed to take the examination. Requirements for approval are minimal and approval will be communicated via LearnIT. Deadlines will be advertised during the course on LearnIT. The student will receive the grade NA (not approved) at the ordinary exam, if the mandatory activities are not approved and the student will use an exam attempt.

The student will receive the grade NA (not approved) at the ordinary exam, if the mandatory activities are not approved and the student will use an exam attempt.

Course literature

Principles of Database Management: The Practical Guide to Storing, Managing and Analyzing Big and Small Data -  Wilfried Lemahieu, Seppe vanden Broucke, Bart Baesens Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (August 30, 2018)

Student Activity Budget
Estimated distribution of learning activities for the typical student
  • Preparation for lectures and exercises: 45%
  • Lectures: 12%
  • Exercises: 14%
  • Assignments: 19%
  • Exam with preparation: 10%
Ordinary exam
Exam type:
A: Written exam on premises, External (7-point scale)
Exam variation:
A22: Written exam on premises with restrictions.
Exam duration:
4 hours
Internet access:
Restricted access - LearnIT only
Aids allowed for the exam:
Written and printed books and notes
E-books and/or other electronic devices
  • - e-books on laptops, iPads, and other e-book readers are permitted.
    - Any course material can be accessed on LearnIT or on your machine.
    - Your own notes can be accessed in any form.
Specific software and/or programmes
  • - Students must use their own computer with the PostgreSQL database system and their database client of choice installed.
    - Use of locally installed drawing programs for ER diagram creation is permitted.
    - Use of documentation for PostgreSQL (e.g., downloaded from https://www.postgresql.org/docs/) and SQL (e.g., downloaded from https://www.postgresqltutorial.com and https://www.w3schools.com/sql/) is permitted.

    Communication with others is strictly forbidden. This includes posting anything to the internet to sites such as stackexhange. Searching for information on the internet (“googling”) is forbidden.


reexam
Exam type:
A: Written exam on premises, External (7-point scale)
Exam variation:
A22: Written exam on premises with restrictions.
Exam duration:
4 hours
Internet access:
Restricted access - LearnIT only
Aids allowed for the exam:
Written and printed books and notes
E-books and/or other electronic devices
  • - e-books on laptops, iPads, and other e-book readers are permitted.
    - Any course material can be accessed on LearnIT or on your machine.
    - Your own notes can be accessed in any form.
Specific software and/or programmes
  • - Students must use their own computer with the PostgreSQL database system and their database client of choice installed.
    - Use of locally installed drawing programs for ER diagram creation is permitted.
    - Use of documentation for PostgreSQL (e.g., downloaded from https://www.postgresql.org/docs/) and SQL (e.g., downloaded from https://www.postgresqltutorial.com and https://www.w3schools.com/sql/) is permitted.

    Communication with others is strictly forbidden. This includes posting anything to the internet to sites such as stackexhange. Searching for information on the internet (“googling”) is forbidden.

Time and date
Ordinary Exam - on premises Fri, 15 Dec 2023, 09:00 - 13:00
Reexam - on premises Thu, 7 Mar 2024, 09:00 - 13:00