Elementary database design

The course centres on the design of relational databases from requirements specification to physical design. Elements such as conceptual, logic and physical design are treated, as are the basic concepts relating to database systems, database management systems, the relational model and integrity. Also the concept transaction management is discussed. Applications in the form of practical exercises in modelling databases and searching from databases using the language SQL are provided.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

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

• Programme in Surveying and Mapping (studied during year 1)