Learning objectives
The goal of the course is the analysis of the fundamental aspects of data management, database management systems, and database design methodologies (following the relational data model), both from a theoretical and practical perspective.
At the end of the course, students will be able to employ and deploy techniques and methods for database design, as well as to interact, use and manage the different tools offered by a database management system.
Prerequisites
No particular requirement. Fundamental knowledge of computer science and basic programming.
Course unit content
Introduction to Databases
Relational Data Model
SQL
Database Design
Normalization
Transactions
NoSQL Databases
Full programme
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Bibliography
Atzeni, Ceri, Fraternali, Paraboschi, Torlone
"Basi di dati (5ed.)"
McGraw-Hill Italia, 2018
Teaching methods
The theoretical aspects will be covered during the lectures; the technical skills needed for the practice will be acquired in labs.
Assessment methods and criteria
A two-hour written exam, where the student will be asked to answer basic questions on db theory, write some SQL queries, and design a reduced-size database.
The written test is divided into two sections that can be solved contextually or singularly in each examination session.
Bonus points can be acquired by developing a complementary non-mandatory practical project.
Other information
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