Databases and Open Interfaces
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ITTP0903 |
| Curriculum: | TT V2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kankaanpää, Timo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
After the course, the student understands the principle of the relation data base, she is able to design and implement an effective relation data base and she knows how to use the SQL inquiry language in a versatile way. The student knows the programming interfaces of SQL, she understands the principles of JSON and XML and she is able to utilize open RESTful interfaces.
Student's Workload
135 h, which includes 50 h of scheduled contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Programming, Object Oriented Programming.
Contents
Relation databases, normalizing, a data base software and the most important tools (e.g. MySQL, SQLite, SQLite Studio, SQL Server, Oracle), SQL (create, insert, drop, undate, select, join, union, subinquires, indexes, transactions, limits, triggers, views) and the interfaces of SQL (ORM, CRUD). Further, the basics of JSON and XML and the techiques realeted with its use (XSD, Xpath, XSLT) and the basics of the NoSQL databases.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
The web site of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student understands most of the discussed concepts, she can choose and apply them in a critical manner while designing, developing and building a practical application.
Grade 3: The student understands a significant amount of the discussed concepts, she can apply them while designing, developing and building a practical application.
Grade 1: The student understands the basic concepts discussed on the course and with guidance, she can use them while designing and building a practical application.
Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment, the grade results in from homework assignments, project works and the examination.