Database Development (G6068)
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Database and Application Development
Module G6068
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This course will introduce the main concepts behind databases and show students how to develop an application that uses a database. The aims are to provide the student with:
. an understanding of relational data analysis and database design
. skills in manipulating a contemporary database tool to meet user requirements
. ability to connect to a database server.
. experience with the use of a structured query language to extract and manipulate data.
Module learning outcomes
Use relational data analysis to design a small database.
Use query tools and standard query language to interrogate a database and extract meaningful data
Assess user needs and design screen-based forms and reports to meet those needs
Construct a small application based on a relational database, and provide basic user documentation
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 50.00% |
| Test | T2 Week 4 | 25.00% |
| Test | T2 Week 8 | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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