COT7760

Database implementation and fourth-generation systems

(IT)

R Redpath

6 points + 4 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: COT7710 and SFT7600

Synopsis: Physical database design concepts, highlighted application development tools, file and dictionary structure, programming interface, query language, relational DBMS, procedural SQL, integrity mechanisms, current and future trends in data management, data dictionary systems, database administration and distributed database.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 50% + Practical work, laboratory work and seminar participation: 50%