Module Duration:
2
Credit:20
Grading Basis: Masters
Price (AFRICA)::510.00€
Price (INT)::887.00€
Module Option: Compulsory
Database Development
This module is designed to develop a critical and in-depth awareness of the theory, concepts, technology, practices, and professional issues involved in the analysis, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of database systems in a global context. Issues related to data management and data storage, such as the UK Data Protection Act, will also be explored, in relation to other international legislation. Practical exercises will give you an opportunity to explore a variety of database products, and you will be encouraged to develop an objective, scientific approach towards evaluating them within a theoretical context.
Module learning outcomes
- To demonstrate a critical and in-depth awareness of the theory, methods, design issues, development, deployment, and maintenance of modern database systems
- To demonstrate a mature and culturally sensitive ability to critically evaluate and select database products, development methodologies and implementation strategies, and apply these to design and implement database systems to a professional standard within a globalized, industrial context
Module content
- Data management
- History of database systems
- Database system architecture
- The relational model: types, values, relations and relation-valued variables, relational algebra and calculus and integrity, constraints, and views
- Relational database design: functional dependencies, normalization, semantic modeling
- Transaction management: recovery and concurrency
- Security
- Optimization and performance tuning
- Distributed databases
- Decision support systems: data mining and data warehousing
- Temporal and spatial databases
- Deductive databases
- Object-oriented databases
- Object/relational databases
- Database languages
- Data representation and XML
Module Information
Detailed information about this module; including its learning outcomes, etc. can be found in your Programme & Module Handbook. This is located in the My Programmes area of Blackboard, under program information.
Details of your module assessment can be found in the Assessment area of this module
Being Successful In This Module
Top tips for success:
- Become familiar with the student portal
- Visit the student orientation where there is a lot of information about study skills and an introduction to UOHOL
- Make early contact with your Associate Academic
- Engage with the module content and complete any formative activities, which will enhance your learning
- Set up your workspace, including device and (if you’re using them) headphones/headset properly – it’s important to be comfortable and at ease whilst studying
- Set dedicated time aside for study, if you’re able, wherever, whenever and however works best for you. Plan to log on very frequently and check for new messages; this will help you to keep pace with any activities and new announcements
- Be organized – there are deadlines to meet, and it’s likely that you have other commitments to be juggled alongside learning
- Avoid plagiarism: it could result in you being withdrawn from your program. Take time to familiarise yourself with Harvard referencing (and practice using it) by reviewing PLAgiarism Teaching Online – an online introduction to plagiarism which includes information on citing and referencing.
- Read and digest the program handbook: it contains essential information about your program, your modules, and your assessment.
- Start planning your assessment early, and familiarise yourself with the module outcomes, as well as the assignment brief. Feel free to send your Associate Academic a plan for formative feedback before the formative feedback deadline. Use feedback from previous modules to inform your academic style of writing (refer to the study skills section of the student portal to improve in this area).
- The University’s Academic Regulations apply to your studies with UOH. These are arranged in sections so that you can review the appropriate information as you progress through your studies. Please do ensure you review the relevant assessment section as you prepare for your assignment.
Groups and Tutor Allocation
Depending on the number of students in this module, you may be placed into tutor groups during the first two weeks. If this is the case you will be allocated your own Associate Academic who will act as your tutor. This will enhance your learning experience by providing you with a dedicated Associate Academic who will guide you through the learning activities and also access to the shared discussion boards in the community space. If it is necessary to create groups within this module full details will be posted in the Announcements area.
Module learning outcomes
- To demonstrate a critical and in-depth awareness of the theory, methods, design issues, development, deployment, and maintenance of modern database systems
- To demonstrate a mature and culturally sensitive ability to critically evaluate and select database products, development methodologies and implementation strategies, and apply these to design and implement database systems to a professional standard within a globalized, industrial context
Module content
- Data management
- History of database systems
- Database system architecture
- The relational model: types, values, relations and relation-valued variables, relational algebra and calculus and integrity, constraints, and views
- Relational database design: functional dependencies, normalization, semantic modeling
- Transaction management: recovery and concurrency
- Security
- Optimization and performance tuning
- Distributed databases
- Decision support systems: data mining and data warehousing
- Temporal and spatial databases
- Deductive databases
- Object-oriented databases
- Object/relational databases
- Database languages
- Data representation and XML
Detailed information about this module; including its learning outcomes, etc. can be found in your Programme & Module Handbook. This is located in the My Programmes area of Blackboard, under program information.
Details of your module assessment can be found in the Assessment area of this module
Being Successful In This Module
Top tips for success:
- Become familiar with the student portal
- Visit the student orientation where there is a lot of information about study skills and an introduction to UOHOL
- Make early contact with your Associate Academic
- Engage with the module content and complete any formative activities, which will enhance your learning
- Set up your workspace, including device and (if you’re using them) headphones/headset properly – it’s important to be comfortable and at ease whilst studying
- Set dedicated time aside for study, if you’re able, wherever, whenever and however works best for you. Plan to log on very frequently and check for new messages; this will help you to keep pace with any activities and new announcements
- Be organized – there are deadlines to meet, and it’s likely that you have other commitments to be juggled alongside learning
- Avoid plagiarism: it could result in you being withdrawn from your program. Take time to familiarise yourself with Harvard referencing (and practice using it) by reviewing PLAgiarism Teaching Online – an online introduction to plagiarism which includes information on citing and referencing.
- Read and digest the program handbook: it contains essential information about your program, your modules, and your assessment.
- Start planning your assessment early, and familiarise yourself with the module outcomes, as well as the assignment brief. Feel free to send your Associate Academic a plan for formative feedback before the formative feedback deadline. Use feedback from previous modules to inform your academic style of writing (refer to the study skills section of the student portal to improve in this area).
- The University’s Academic Regulations apply to your studies with UOH. These are arranged in sections so that you can review the appropriate information as you progress through your studies. Please do ensure you review the relevant assessment section as you prepare for your assignment.
Groups and Tutor Allocation
Depending on the number of students in this module, you may be placed into tutor groups during the first two weeks. If this is the case you will be allocated your own Associate Academic who will act as your tutor. This will enhance your learning experience by providing you with a dedicated Associate Academic who will guide you through the learning activities and also access to the shared discussion boards in the community space. If it is necessary to create groups within this module full details will be posted in the Announcements area.