Selected Topics in Database Research and Practice
2024/2025
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 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, eg 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, cf. § 17.
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 at cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Udvalgte emner inden for databaseforskning og praksis |
| Module code | DSNDATFK112 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
