•   Database Technology IT23YS02-3003 02.09.2024-27.10.2024  3 credits  (ITE24D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student:
    - knows basic data storage techniques
    - understands the relational model and can normalize simple databases.
    - masters the use of database management systems both through graphical user interfaces and with a command language.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    Introduction to databases.
    Concepts and properties.
    Database Management Systems.
    Relational Theory and Normalization
    SQL.
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Student's knowledge does not reach the level of a satisfactory white word.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The student knows the history and current state of data storage. The student knows about different types of data warehouses.
    The student knows the basic concept of relational theory and how a simpler relational database is constructed.
    The student understands why a database in higher normal form is better than a database in lower normal form.
    The student can explain the different normal forms,
    The student knows and can use simple database commands.
    The student can use the graphical user interface of a database management system.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The student can explain the benefits of relational databases and the structure of the database systems.
    The student can use the basic concept of relational theory and describe the structure of a relational database.
    The student can normalize a database to 3NF. The student can determine the normal form of a database.
    The student knows and can use more advanced database commands.
    The student can use a report generator to compose reports from databases.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The student can compare different data storage techniques with each other.
    The student understands the mathematical model on which the relational databases are based.
    The student can normalize a more extensive database to 3NF.
    The student can independently acquire knowledge of database commands and practically apply this knowledge.
    The student can, with graphic tools, create user interfaces for reading and writing databases.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Kaj Wikman

    Learning material

    material on Moodle

    Learning methods

    lectures, computer exercises

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    passed examination
    approved exercises

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    02.09.2024 - 27.10.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 22.09.2024

    Group(s)
    • ITE24D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Susanne Österholm

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Information Technology, Degree Programme in Information Technology

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    examination and handed in exercises: october 2024
    retake1: november/december 2024
    retake 2: sprint 2025

    Timing and attendance

    autumn 2024, Vaasa

    Student's schedule and workload

    classroom studies ca 35 h
    own work ca 45 h

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Student's knowledge does not reach the level of a satisfactory white word.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The student knows different types of data storage.
    The student knows how a small relational database is structured.
    The student understands why a database in higher normal form is better than a database in lower normal form.
    The student can explain the different normal forms.
    The student knows and can use elementary database commands.
    The student can use a database management system's graphical user interface.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    The student can explain the advantages of relational databases and the structure of database systems.
    The student can use the basic concepts of relational theory to describe a relational database.
    The student can normalize a database to 3NF. The student can determine the normal form of a database.
    The student knows and can use more advanced database commands.
    The student can use a database management system's graphical user interface.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    The student can compare different techniques for data storage with each other.
    The student can use the basic concepts of relational theory to describe a relational database.
    The student can normalize a more extensive database to 3NF.
    The student can independently acquire knowledge of database commands and practically apply this knowledge.
    The student can make versatile use of a database management system's graphical user interface.