The goal is to provide an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the most important aspects of database systems and applications.
Learning outcomes Understand what is a database, from the conceptual, mathematical and practical point of view; become able to develop the conceptual, logical and physical design of a relational database, including both the structure and the operations; understand how the database systems work.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Front lectures and exercises in classroom using blackboard, projector and computer; practical activities (guided exercises) at the Laboratory of Computer Science.
Although recommended, course attendance is not mandatory.
Assessment Methods
Written exam; project (mandatory) and its oral discussion (mandatory). The final evaluation, expressed in thirtieths, takes into account both the project and its discussion.
Texts
P.ATZENI, S. CERI, S. PARABOSCHI, R. TORLONE, Basi di dati. Modelli e linguaggi di interrogazione. McGraw-Hill.
Slides provided by the teacher and supplementary useful material will be made available for the students on the platform https://fad.unich.it/
Contents
The fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using, and implementing database systems and database applications.
