- Semistructured data and XML data (models, representations, schemas).
- Query languages for semistructured data and XML data.
- Techniques for composition of XML-data and transformations between relational data and XML-data.
- Applications of XML data.
IV1023 Advanced Information Handling with XML 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2024
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of Spring 2024 according to the head of school's decision: J-2022-1511. Decision date: 2022-06-14
The course was last given Spring 2022. The last opportunity for examination in the course is given Spring 2024.
Both parts LAB1 and TEN1 can be examined in agreement with the examiner up to and including Spring 24.
This course focuses on data storage using XML and covers many related technologies for managing XML data. The course covers different standard techniques for compositions of XML, transformations between relational data and XML data, as well as query language for XML.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus IV1023 (Autumn 2022–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Having passed the course, the student shall be able to:
- explain, discuss and use different technologies for managing XML-data and semistructured data in general.
- use different techniques for composition of XML-data and transformations between relational data and XML-data.
- use query languages for XML data and semistructured data.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge of database modeling and relational databases (course IV1351 or equivalent).
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of database modeling and relational databases. (Course IV1351 or equivalent)
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
To pass the course, the student needs to pass on both the written examination and the laboratory tests. Final course grade is based on the grades of the two examinations together.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.