Database Techniques

 5.0 ECTS credits
The course covers the following:
- principles for and use of general database management systems (DBMS)
- the architecture of database systems
- the relational database model (data structures, relational algebra, data integrity)
- the programming language SQL
- methods of database design (E/R model, functional dependency, normalisation)
- storage structures for databases (indexing)
- transaction management
- introduction to other types of databases, for instance distributed and web based databases

Instruction is mainly in the form of lectures, individual study of course literature and study material (reading assignments), and hand-in assignments. The course includes practical exercises and laboratory work.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level: Undergraduate level
Admission requirements: Programming Techniques, 7,5 ECTS credits, or equivalent
Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

More information

  • Start Autumn 2024
  • Mode of study Campus
  • Language Swedish
  • Course code DVGB08
  • Application code KAU-45586
  • Study pace 33% (Day)
  • Study period week 36–45
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