COMP40725 Introduction to Relational Databases and SQL Programming

Academic Year 2023/2024

Collection, organisation and storage of data are major tasks in many human activities and in every modern computing system. Computer-based information systems ensure that this data is permanently maintained, quickly updated and made accessible to users. Databases are essential components of computerised information systems. This is a module for all students interested in understanding how to design, develop and query databases. In this module, students will learn the fundamentals of database models, database designing methodologies, database querying and database normalisation theory. They will learn details about the relational database model, relational database query languages (relational algebra, SQL, PL/SQL), the entity-relationship model for database design, Third and Boyce-Codd Normal Forms. From a more practical point of view they will gain experience in building a relational database using industry standard database management systems. Students will find these skills very useful in the development of any application requiring the storage and manipulation of data.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, a student should be aware of: SQL Programming, PL/SQL programming, data types, database management systems. Additionally, the students should gain experience in designing and implementing normalised relational databases through the implementation of practical exercises and a final database project.

Indicative Module Content:

Foundational concepts in relational database design, SQL Programming constructs, PL/SQL programming, data types, database management systems

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36

Practical

48

Autonomous Student Learning

156

Total

240

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, weekly assignments, class discussions, individual projects (demonstrating soft and hard skills) 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
COMP20240 - Rel DB & Info Sys (Conv), COMP41090 - SQL Programming


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Weekly assignments Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Assignment: Project Design Document Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Project: Final Project Week 12 n/a Graded No

40

Class Test: In class test Week 8 n/a Graded No

20


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Amen Faridoon Tutor
Mr Zhan Li Tutor
Zhongyi Lu Tutor
Hesam Nejati Sharif Aldin Tutor
Daniel Obado Ouso Tutor
Asad Ullah Tutor
Wendong Yao Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 09:00 - 10:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Spring