CE153-4-AT-CA:
Introduction to Databases
2018/19
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Autumn Special
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 04 October 2018
Friday 14 December 2018
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Requisites for this module
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Learning Outcomes
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to data modelling and the design and implementation of relational databases.
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Prepare a relational schema from a conceptual model developed using the entity-relationship model.
2. Employ the notions of relation, key and normal forms in a relational database design.
3. Create a relational database schema in SQL that incorporates key, entity integrity, and referential integrity constraints.
4. Demonstrate data definition in SQL and retrieve information from a database using the SQL SELECT statement.
5. Use a relational database management system to build a database.
Outline Syllabus
Underlying principles
. The relational model of databases
Fundamentals of Relational Database Systems
. entity-relationship modelling
. mapping conceptual schema to a relational model
. relational algebra: operations developed for relational databases
Relational Database Design
. functional dependency
. normal forms and normalisation
Structured Query Language
. data definition
. keys
. entity integrity constraints and referential integrity constraints
. query formulation
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STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THE MODULE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE
Lectures and Laboratories
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Progress Test 1 - Week 7 |
|
16.6% |
| Coursework |
Progress Test 2 - Week 10 |
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16.6% |
| Coursework |
Hand-in: worksheet of Week 4 |
|
6.7% |
| Coursework |
Hand-in: worksheet of Week 5 |
|
6.7% |
| Coursework |
Hand-in: worksheet of Week 7 |
|
6.7% |
| Coursework |
Hand-in: worksheet of Week 9 |
|
6.7% |
| Coursework |
Hand-in: worksheet of Week 11 |
|
6.7% |
| Coursework |
Assignment |
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33.3% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during January
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Javier Andreu-Perez, email: j.andreu-perez@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Chris Fox
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 212 hours, 50 (23.6%) hours available to students:
162 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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