•   Data Management and Databases SOF001AS2AE-3002 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5   (ITE2PAICB1, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
    * explain the basic concepts and terminology of data management and databases
    * explain the principles, structure, and terminology of the relational database
    * explain the DBMS services and their importance and value in software development
    * explain what database transaction is and why it has a crucial role in reliable software systems
    * explain the database design methodology
    * use data-oriented ER diagrams and database diagrams written in UML
    * create a small and simple database in SQL Server and MariaDB
    * write intermediate-level SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate the database's data.

    Passed courses are assessed on a scale of 1 to 5.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    This course is a part of the Software Development study profile.

    The prerequisite is that you have passed the course Introduction to Software Development (SOF001IT1AE), or you can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge prior commencing the course.

    The course Introduction to ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICI001IT1AE) is recommended to be completed before taking the Data Management and Databases course.
    Contents
    Basic concepts and terminology of data management and databases
    Principles, structure, and terminology of the relational database
    DBMS services and their importance and value in software development
    Database transactions
    Database design methodology
    Data-oriented ER diagrams and database diagrams written in UML
    Creating create a small and simple database in SQL Server and MariaDB
    Writing intermediate-level SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate the database's data.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student
    * shows passable activity and punctuality on the course
    * has passable understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
    * has passable knowledge and skills in writing database queries in SQL
    * has passable knowledge and skills in using data-oriented diagrams
    * has some difficulties in using the course materials to support own learning.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student
    * shows good activity and punctuality on the course
    * has good understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
    * has good knowledge and skills in writing database queries in SQL
    * has good knowledge and skills in using data-oriented diagrams
    * has sufficient knowledge and skills in creating a small and simple database
    * can use the course materials in an effective way to support own learning.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student
    * shows excellent activity and punctuality on the course
    * has excellent understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
    * has excellent knowledge and skills in writing database queries in SQL
    * has excellent knowledge and skills in using data-oriented diagrams
    * has good knowledge and skills in creating a small and simple database
    * uses the course materials and independently found sources fluently to support own learning.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact classes and weekly coursework.

    Teams group for questions and instruction.

    Prerequisite
    The prerequisite is that you have passed the course Introduction to Software Development (SOF001IT1AE) or another equivalent course, or you can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge prior commencing the course.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course material is available in Moodle.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Mid-term exam and final exam.
    The exam dates are available in Moodle.
    There are two re-exams in autumn 2024.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course is in English. Usually, there are participants from different nationalities.

    Timing

    15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

    Learning assignments

    There are individual weekly assignments and a comprehensive group work case assignment. These are available in Moodle.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

    Content scheduling

    Weekly contact classes.
    Mid-term exam after the first period and final exam at the end of the semester.

    *** IMPORTANT ***
    You will be required to confirm your course participation by completing a given set of exercises before the second course week's class.

    Groups
    • ITE2PAICB1
    • CONTACT
    • ITE2PASOF1
    Alternative learning methods

    If your starting-level is strong enough, then you can complete a fair share of the course independently. That is, if you can keep up with the course / coursework on your own, then you are not required to join all contact classes.

    Teachers

    Kari Silpiö

    Seats

    15 - 30

    Further information

    Mid-term exam and final exam.
    The coursework might raise/lower the course grade by one.

    *** IMPORTANT ***
    The required minimum amount of coursework should be completed before the final exam.

    Degree Programme

    ITBBA Business Information Technology

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5