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Databases

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ITTA0207
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-TT 2011
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2013-2014)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Prosi, Pirjo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-TT-2N2014-03-10 – 2014-05-03Pirjo ProsiFinnish2013-12-09 – 2014-03-14

Learning Outcomes

Course will give in-depth knowledge of database functionality and features. During practices we learn create and use databases in workstation and web environment. After this course student can implement database application.

Student's Workload

The total amount of student's work is 81 h, which contains 42 h of contact studies in the youth program and 30 h of contact studies in the adult program. The remaining time is used for individual studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Object Oriented Programming.

Contents

Relational databases, basics of SQL language, database systems and tools. Database connectors and Optimised SQL statements. Database design process.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material on course Web pages.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: Student understands most (around 90 %) course concepts and is capable of developing applications with advanced features.
Grade 3: Student understands a considerable portion (around 60 %) of course concepts and is capable of developing applications with moderate number of functions.
Grade 1: Student understands basic (around 40 %) course concepts and is capable of developing simple applications.

Assessment Methods

Assignments, project work and an examination.


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