Database Systems - COMP5001

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2026 to 2027
Canterbury
Autumn Term 5 20 (10) Peter Rodgers checkmark-circle

Overview

Database Systems are a corner stone of most software systems, starting with the contact list of your phone being managed in a database, going over custom-made database applications for small and midsized enterprises, to the large-scale databases of internet platforms with their billions of users. You'll learn about the theory and practice of such database systems. You’ll model, design, implement, and use database systems and gain the skill you will need in your career as software developers.
You will master query languages, emerging techniques, and future technologies in the field of database systems.
es, and future technologies in the field of database systems.

Details

Contact hours

Total Contact Hours 36 (Lectures /Classes )

Availability

Autumn

Method of assessment

5 x Class Exercises- worth 20%.
2 x Mini Practical Exercises - worth 30%.
Exam worth 50%.

Reassessment Method: Like-for-like Including composite form of reassessment for failed practical components – Mini practical exercise, and Examination.

Indicative reading

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module, students will be able to: 
Characterise and compare the strengths and limitations of current database systems.
Research, interpret, and discuss database and data management issues.
Specify, design, implement and critically evaluate database solutions.
Formulate and execute data definition and manipulation, and information retrieval operations.

Notes

  1. Credit level 5. Intermediate level module usually taken in Stage 2 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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