• Introduction to databases, data storage and information administration
• The relational model and normalisation
• Conceptual modelling and logical database modeling
• Query language
• Memory management and handling of persistent storage

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

• describe and explain basic concepts, principles and theories in the area of data/databases/data storage and in information administration and database design
• model needs for information based on an organisational description and convert the model to a functioning database
• use relational databases and query languages
• describe how a programme can access a database and write such a programme.

Kursens läraktiviteter beskrivs under rubriken Scheduled Activities på kursens förstasida i Canvas

Detaljplaneringen finns på sidan Moduler i Canvas

Schema HT-2024

• [Main] Fundamentals of Database Systems (7th Edition recommended, 6th edition is also fine) by Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant B. Navathe.
• [Optional] Database System Concepts (7th Edition) by Silberschatz Abraham, Henry Korth, Sudarshan S.

Det är bra att installera en diagrameditor och en databashanterare (database management system) innan kursen startar. Det finns förslag på sådana på sidan Software i Canvas.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• LAB1 - Laboratory Works and Project, 4.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Examinationen beskrivs i detalj på kursens förstasida i Canvas.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.