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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian, English when international students attend. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Recommended previous knowledge

IS-201 and IS-202 or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate skills in analysis, design and construction of a relational database, using current development tools
  • demonstrate insight into database administration
  • demonstrate insight into development trends in database technology
  • program procedures, functions and packages in modern database management systems
  • analyze database and query performance
  • administer a database including storage management, user privileges, backup and other relevant operational tasks
  • describe various types of NoSQL databases

Contents

The course gives insight into important theory and practice on database systems, and use of modern development tools. Students will gain experience in the practical use of current database development tools through the process from a data model to a complete, user-friendly database system.

Teaching and learning methods

Organized teaching with lectures and groupwork. Estimated workload is 210 hours.

Examination requirements

Compulsory assignments must be passed. More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

A two-part examination consisting of a portfolio assessment in groups, with common grade, comprising 40% of the final grade, and a 4-hour written individual examination consisting of 60% of the final grade. Both parts must be passed. Details about the content in the portfolio will be posted in Canvas at the start of the semester. Individual grades A-F. There is no new/postponed examination in the portfolio assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Higher Education Entrance Qualification and additionally pre-knowledge from IS-201 and IS-202, or equivalent.

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IS-203 – Advanced Database Systems. 7.5
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