Program Overview

AAU Modules

Selected Topics in Database Research and Practice

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

The student should gain knowledge of the following topics in advanced databases:

• concepts and techniques within multidimensional databases, such as data warehousing, On-Line Analytical Processing, and data mining
• concepts and techniques within spatial (spatial) and spatiotemporal databases, including query indexing and processing
• distributed and parallel database systems
• concepts and techniques in complex data in databases, e.g., XML or the like

In addition, one or more optional topics will be included within data-intensive systems, including but not limited to:

• concepts and techniques within temporal databases
• other scalable data management and analysis techniques
• relevant topics in database research

Skills

• be able to explain concepts and techniques in advanced databases
• be able to select and discuss relevant concepts and techniques for a given problem within advanced databases
• be able to apply relevant concepts and techniques to a given problem within advanced databases

Competences

• be able to apply concepts and techniques from advanced databases, including in the design and implementation of advanced databases

Type of Instruction

The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme.

Extent and Expected Workload

It is expected that the student uses 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Selected Topics in Database Research and Practice
• Type of exam: Written or oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures.

Additional Information

Contact: The Study board for Computer Science.

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Udvalgte emner inden for databaseforskning og praksis
• Module code: DSNCSITK116
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg
• Responsible for the module: Lone Leth Thomsen

Organisation

• Education owner: Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (IT)
• Study Board: Study Board of Computer Science
• Department: Department of Computer Science
• Faculty: The Technical Faculty of IT and Design