School of Computer Science BCS accreditation 2021 - 2026

Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) wIE MEng (Hons) - COMP23111 Database Systems

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.6 Recognise legal, social, ethical & professional issues

we briefly discuss database security and the ethical implications around this

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

2.2.4 Deploy tools effectively

The course uses MySQL and MongoDB

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

3.2.3 System Design

Students design and implement a database system

Assesement : Lab work