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Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) MEng (Hons) - COMP23111 Database Systems
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2.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
This unit teaches the core principles of databases and topics in and around this area.
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work
2.1.2 Use of such knowledge in modelling and design
The students are required to use their modelling and design skills throughout the course unit when creating logical models and schema
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work
2.1.3 Problem solving strategies
The must use their problem solving skills to interpret the requirements of the "client" and then form a model ready for implementation
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
2.1.4 Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements
We go through step-by-step from the initial requirements to the ending database system and students will evaluate and assess the usefulness of their database throughout.
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
2.1.5 Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
The students spend a few weeks going through the design process of a database from requirements to end product
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
2.1.6 Recognise legal, social, ethical & professional issues
we briefly discuss database security and the ethical implications around this
Assesement : Lab work
Assesement : Lab work
2.1.9 Knowledge of information security issues
we briefly discuss database security and the ethical implications around this
Assesement : Lab work
Assesement : Lab work
2.2.4 Deploy tools effectively
The course uses MySQL and MongoDB
Assesement : Lab work
Assesement : Lab work
2.3.2 Development of general transferable skills
Students must use their problem solving skills throughout the course unit.
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work
3.2.3 System Design
Students design and implement a database system
Assesement : Lab work
Assesement : Lab work