Program Overview

Database Systems A (INST0001)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Teaching department: Information Studies
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: The module is compulsory for BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) students, BSc Data Science students, and optional for the BASc Science and Engineering pathway. Other students may be able to take the module but this will be dependent upon space available in computer labs. Priority will always be given to IMB, Data Science, and BASc students.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Business decision-making depends on understanding and analysing data. In order to turn the data into purposeful information, organisations and users need to know how to manage data in a database system. The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the theory and practice of database systems: data and database analysis, design use and management, with particular emphasis on relational systems. Students will also develop basic applied proficiency in using Structured Query Language, or SQL, which is a standard database management language widely used for manipulation of data in relational databases.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 2
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment:
  • 50% Coursework
  • 50% Group activity
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 167
• Module leader: Dr Ahmad Goheer

Important Information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2026/27 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year. Please note, information in the catalogue is subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2026/27 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model. Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.