Main Field of Study and progress level:
Computing Science: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Computing Science
Contents
This course is intended to give students insight into some advanced models, systems and applications.
The core areas that are covered are object-oriented, object-relational and deductive database systems. Additional topics may include one or more of the following: description logics; temporal databases; GIS; active databases; cooperative information systems; multimedia databases; data mining; distributed databases; advanced techniques in physical database design; and semi-structured data models (e.g. XML).
Required Knowledge
Univ: To be addmitted you must have 60-ECTS credits in Computing Science or 2 years of completed studies, in both cases including Principles of Database Systems, (5DV021) or equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education. (IELTS (Academic) with minimum score 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL (Paper based with minimum score 530 and minimum TWE 4). TOEFL (Internet based with minimum score 72 and minimum Written 17)). Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.
Database system concepts Silberschatz Abraham., Korth Henry F., Sudarshan S. 6th ed. : New York : McGraw-Hill : c2011. : xxvi, 1349 p. : ISBN: 978-0-07-352332-3 (alk. paper) Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Database system concepts Silberschatz Abraham., Korth Henry F., Sudarshan S. 6th ed. : New York : McGraw-Hill : c2011. : xxvi, 1349 p. : ISBN: 978-0-07-352332-3 (alk. paper) Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
