ECTS - Database Design and Management

Database Design and Management (CMPE341) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Database Design and Management CMPE341 5. Semester 3 2 0 4 7
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course involves students in real-life problems and theory on database systems and encourages teamwork in the design and implementation of database systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe fundamental concepts of database systems
  • Practice on ER and EER data modeling
  • Design and implement a relational database system
  • Use SQL for database querying
Course Content Database system concepts, data modeling with ER and EER, the relational data model, file organizations and index structures, relational algebra, structured query language (SQL); database design: functional dependence and table normalization; introduction to database administration; a relational DBMS in a laboratory environment.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 DB system concepts 1.1 – 1.5, 2.1 – 2.3.1, 2.5.2 (main text)
2 ER model 3.1-3.7
3 EER model 4.1-4.3, 4.5
4 Relational model & Relational DB concepts 5.1-5.3
5 Relational algebra 6.1 – 6.5
6 ER- and EER-to-Relational Mapping 7.1 – 7.2.2
7 DB Design 10.1-10.2.2
8 DB Design 10.3
9 DB Design 10.5, 11.1
10 File organization 13.1-13.8.2, 13.9-13.10.2
11 Index structures 14.1-14.2
12 Index structures 14.3
13 Database Authorization, Security and Privacy 23.1 – 23.2
14 Database Authorization, Security and Privacy 23.4

Sources

Course Book 1. “Fundamentals of Database Systems”, 5th Edition, Ramez Elmasri & Shamkant B. Navathe, Addison-Wesley, 2006.
2. “Oracle 9i: SQL with an introduction to PL/SQL”, L. L. Morris-Murphy, Thomson Course Technology, 2003
Other Sources 3. “Principles of Database Systems with Internet and Java Applications”, Greg Ricardi, Addison-Wesley, 2001.
4. “Database Application Development & Design”, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, M.V. Mannino, McGraw-Hill, 2005.
5. http://sqlCourse.com/ (Interactive Online SQL Training)
6. “Database Systems: A practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management”, T. Collony & Carolyn Begg, 4th Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2005.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 1 20
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. X
3 Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline. X
6 Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering. X
7 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
11 Knows the standards used in software engineering practices.
12 Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Gains knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience.
18 Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 5 80
Laboratory 1 10 10
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 177