Main content

This entry is from Summer semester 2018 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.

CS 410 — Database Systems
(dt. Datenbanksysteme)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Written examination
Examination type: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science.
Subject, Origin Computer Science, B.Sc. Computer Science
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Bernhard Seeger

Contents

  • Methods and Tools for Data Modeling
  • database models
  • query languages
  • application programming
  • integrity constraints
  • query processing
  • database design
  • transactions
  • Techniques for object-relational mapping

Qualification Goals

  • Data Modeling,
  • Conversion of data models into a database design,
  • Insights into foundation of query languages,
  • Knowledge of the basic functionality of SQL,
  • Introduction to transaction management,
  • Practice of scientific working methods (recognition, formulation, solving problems, training of abstraction skills).

Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Keine. Empfohlen werden die Kompetenzen, die in den Modulen Objektorientierte Programmierung sowie Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen vermittelt werden.


Recommended Reading

  • Kemper, A. Eickler: "Datenbanksysteme", Oldenbourg, 6. Auflage.
  • Heuer, G. Saake: "Datenbanken: Konzepte und Sprachen", Thomson.
  • G. Saake, Kai-Uwe Sattler: "Datenbanken und Java. JDBC, SQLJ und ODMG", dpunkt Verlag.



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Summer semester 2018. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

The module guide contains all modules, independent of the current event offer. Please compare the current course catalogue in Marvin.

The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.