•   Information Management and Databases R0279-3003 10.01.2022-06.03.2022  5 credits  (NCA221SA, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to
    - design and implement databases
    - manage and use databases
    - use query languages to search and modify data in a database

    Teacher in charge

    Jukka Malinen

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Lecture material in Canvas - Exercises and Workshops

    Teaching methods

    On-line implementation
    Guided workshops with the following format:
    - Teacher's lecture to present the session's topics
    - Hands-on exercises
    -Self study

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    - Exam
    - Database project (in pairs)

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    10.01.2022 - 06.03.2022

    Enrollment period

    29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

    Group(s)
    • NCA221SA
    • NIA221SA
    Seats

    20 - 75

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

    Teacher(s)

    Jukka Malinen

    Further information for students

    During this course students will learn in a practical approach key concepts and methods related to information management and databases. Databases are important components in most of today's information systems and applications. The concepts, tools, and methods covered during this course are an essential knowledge base for anyone willing to have a career in the ICT field.
    At the beginning of the course, students will be introduced to key concepts and get an overview of the subject. Later, students will get acquainted with relational databases and how to use the SQL query language to search and manipulate data from a database. NoSQL databases are also discussed during the course.

    A virtual learning environment (Viope) is used to offer students the possibility to practice SQL in a flexible manner.

    Lectures are mostly practice-based workshops guided by the teachers.

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (NIA), Laurea Leppävaara

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5