CSC-30002 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

CSC-20002 Database Systems, CSC-20021 Web Technologies or equivalent.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module provides an advanced understanding of database techniques and current issues that are associated with database deployment.

To provide an advanced understanding of database techniques and current issues associated with database deployment.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a detailed and coherent knowledge of distributed database concepts, applications and architectures including issues of interoperability between heterogeneous data systems and distributed legacy information systems: 1,2
critically evaluate the core features of advanced database models and technologies: 1,2
discuss the key data warehousing concepts, architecture, analytical processing techniques and data mining: 2
critically appraise the main research topics at the forefront of database systems and their applications: 1
deploy established techniques systematically for schema homogenisation, data integration, query optimisation, and transaction control in distributed retrieval and transaction processing: 2

Study hours

20 hours lectures
128 hours independent study/coursework
2 hour examination

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment