DATABASES A
COD. 13123
DEGREE: INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA
TYPE OF COURSE: COMPULSORY SUBJECTS, CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CLASS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Objectives
The course aims at providing students with basic knowledge of the relational data model, of database-system design methods, and of the SQL language.
Prerequisites
No specific requirements.
Previous attendance at the course of "Fondamenti di Informatica A" and "Fondamenti di Informatica" B is strongly suggested.
Course contents summary
Programme
Introduction : data, databases and DBMS
Relational data model
The SQL language
Database design
Laboratory activities
Practical exercises in laboratory on the use of DBMSs and on MySQL
Recommended readings
Suggested textbook
Atzeni Ceri Paraboschi Torlone Basi di dati: Modelli e linguaggi di interrogazione McGraw-Hill Italia, 2002
Teaching methods
Examination methods
Two intermediate tests plus an optional project.
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008/2009
YEAR OF STUDY: 2
SEMESTER: Second semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
UNIT COORDINATOR: CAGNONI Stefano
CONTACT HOURS: 45
