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 examSelected Topics in Database Research and Practice
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe 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 titleUdvalgte emner inden for databaseforskning og praksis
Module codeDSNDATFK112
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
Study BoardStudy Board of Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design