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Core Module Information
Module title: Database Systems
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET09801
Module leader: Oluwaseun Bamgboye
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module covers core database techniques including relational including relational and NoSQL databases. The module will build on the School of Computing's expertise in online database delivery (such as the SQA recommended SQL Zoo) to ensure the students understand how to store and retrieve data using several different tools. Database architectures, functionality, and entity-relationship modelling will be covered. The role of a Database Administration in the context of data science will be analysed. Finally, current trends in database technology will be explored. Topics include: • Database theory. • Database design. • Database architecture and functionality. • Date analysis and entity-relationship modelling. • Normalisation for database design. • SQL and relational algebra. • NoSQL databases. • Role of the database administrator. • Current trends in database technology. • Database security.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse and evaluate database modelling and development approaches.

LO2: Design, implement, and query a data model using a contemporary database management system.

LO3: Critically compare and assess methods/technologies for managing large data sets.

LO4: Critically review emerging database languages and technologies.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Oluwaseun Bamgboye
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Tutorial 10 The session serves as online support session to assist student in understanding the taught concepts from the Module.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 20 Student will be required to spend time engaging with the various module resources and tools by working on all the practical assignments and reflective exercises in each unit
Independent Learning Guided independent study 170 Student will engage in self-directed study while reading to understand the contents of each unit of the Module on weekly basis and also use the opportunity to work on the coursework
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 40 1~2 Week 6 HOURS= max 2000 words You will need to submit your own original piece of work that will constitute a part of the overall assessment. Students will analyse, design and implement a suitable database model using a provided use case scenario. This will also include providing a description of the test plan, Formative feedback will be provided during the weekly tutorial session, while the summative feedback will be provided three weeks after the submission deadline
Practical Skills Assessment 60 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= Max 6000 words Based on the activities from coursework 1, you will develop an appropriate database on a remote server that will be provided by the tutor. student will develop an appropriate database on a remote server that will be provided by the tutor, and provide documentations relating to the database testing. Summative feedback will be received three weeks after the submission deadline.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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