Course - Data Modelling, Databases and Database Management Systems - TDT4145
TDT4145 - Data Modelling, Databases and Database Management Systems
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
Basic introduction to data modelling with emphasis on Entitity Relationship modelling. The relational model, relational algebra and SQL. Database construction. Normalization as a design theory for relational databases. Other database models. Storage technologies, file organization and index structures. Query processing. Database management systems (DBMS). Transactions, concurrency and recovery. Data integrity.
Learning outcome
Knowledge of: 1. Database management systems - general characteristics and system structure. 2. Data modeling with an emphasis on entity-relationship models. 3. Relational database model for database systems, database schema and data integrity. 4. Query Languages: Relational Algebra and SQL. 5. Design theory for relational databases. 6. System Design and programming using database systems. 7. Data storage, file organization and index structures. 8. Execution of database queries. 9. Transactions, concurrency, and robustness against errors. Skills: 1. Data modeling with entity-relationship model. 2. Realization of relational databases. 3. Database-Oriented Programming: SQL, relational algebra and database programming in Python. 4. Evaluation and improvement of relational database schema based on normalization theory. 5. Analysis and optimization of the performance of database systems. General qualifications: 1. Knowledge of applications of database systems and understanding of the benefits and limitations of such systems. 2. Modelling and analytical approach to computer technical problems.
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures, exercises, project work and self-tuition. There are mandatory exercises which must be completed.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Exercises must be approved to get evalution.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge and skills equivalent to TDT4109 - Information Technology, Introduction and TDT4120 Algorithms and Data Structures. Python is used as the programming language in projects and exercises.
Course materials
Given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SIF8020 | 7.5 | ||
MNFIT167 | 7.5 | ||
MNFIT167 | 7.5 | ||
IT1607 | 7.5 | SPRING 2006 | |
IT167 | 7.5 | SPRING 2006 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Informatics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam, midterm and project
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam (30/100) 30/100 D 2023-06-06 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Midterm (30/100) 30/100 D 2023-02-28 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL319 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL321 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 32 SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 31 SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 46 SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 80 SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 48 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 59 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 96 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 65 SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 81 SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 68 SL318 Sluppenvegen 14 1 -
Spring
ORD
Project work (40/100)
40/100
Submission
2023-03-24
INSPERA
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam (30/100) 30/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Midterm (30/100) 30/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"