 | Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | |
 | Databases I | ||
Programme component of Master's in Computer Science (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-MC-SCINFO-039-M | Compulsory UE | WIJSEN Jef | S832 - Systèmes d'information |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 30 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-INFO-005 | Databases I | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | |
| S-INFO-101 | Databases I (part B) | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Have acquired highly specialised and integrated knowledge and broad skills in the various disciplines of computer science, which come after those within the Bachelor's in computer science.
- Apply scientific methodology.
- Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.
Learning Outcomes of UE
Design a relational database model.
Issue queries against a relational database.
Understand the functioning of a relational database system.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
The relational data model.
Relational algebra.
Relational calculus (DRC, TRC).
SQL.
Normalization (3NF, BCNF, 4NF, 5NF).
Transaction management.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment
- Written examination - Face-to-face
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Written examination on the theory.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment
Written examination on the theory.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)
- Written examination - Face-to-face
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment
Written examination on the theory.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment
- Written examination - Face-to-face
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Written examination on the theory.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment
Written examination on the theory.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-005 |
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| S-INFO-101 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-INFO-005 |
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| S-INFO-101 |
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Required Reading
| AA | Required Reading |
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| S-INFO-005 | Note de cours - Bases de données I - Jef Wijsen |
| S-INFO-101 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-INFO-005 | Web site with course notes, slides, and past examinations. |
| S-INFO-101 | Not applicable |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-INFO-005 | Not applicable |
| S-INFO-101 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-INFO-005 | Serge Abiteboul, Richard Hull, Victor Vianu: Foundations of Databases. Addison-Wesley 1995, ISBN 0-201-53771-0 David Maier: The Theory of Relational Databases. Computer Science Press 1983, ISBN 0-914894-42-0 (both books are available online) |
| S-INFO-101 | Not applicable |