Module Outline
Section A: Module Details
Partner Institution Beaconhouse International College
Module Title Introduction to Databases
Module Code CE153-4-AU-CO New or revised
Level (UG/PG) UG Credit Value 15
National Qualification
6 JAC code
Framework Level:
Date of Introduction Duration (weeks)
Total independent
Total contact hours
study hours
Terms in which module is
taught
Module Supervisor
Teaching Staff
Contact details for student
enquiries
Campus(es) to be taught on
Name of External Examiner
Section B: Academic Design
Module Description
The module will provide an introduction to data modelling and the design and implementation of relational
databases, exemplified using SQL. Students will prepare a relational schema from a conceptual model using
the entity-relationship model. They will understand the notions of relation, key and normal forms in database
design. Students will demonstrate data definition in SQL and retrieve information using SQL SELECT, leading
to a relational database management system to build a database.
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to data modelling and the design and implementation of
relational databases.
Learning Outcomes
(each learning outcome should be numbered when referencing assessment in Section C)
1. prepare a relational schema from a conceptual model developed using the entity-relationship model.
2. employ the notions of relation, key and normal forms in a relational database design.
3. create a relational database schema in SQL that incorporates key, entity integrity, and referential integrity
constraints.
4. demonstrate data definition in SQL and retrieve information from a database using the SQL SELECT
statement.
5. use a relational database management system to build a database.
Module Information (including syllabus)
Underlying principles
The relational model of databases
Fundamentals of Relational Database Systems
Entity-relationship modelling
Mapping conceptual schema to a relational model
Relational algebra: operations developed for relational databases
Relational Database Design
Functional dependency
Normal forms and normalisation
Structured Query Language
Data definition
Keys
Entity integrity constraints and referential integrity constraints
Query formulation
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lectures and Laboratories
Key areas of academic and employability skill development in this module
Section C : Assessment
Formative Assessment
Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may
refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any
physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may
not be used in the exam.
In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may
refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted
materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to
any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper
dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be
specified by your department.
Description of unit(s) of assessment Length Submission Assessment Learning
(words) / Date / Exam Weighting Outcome(s)
Duration Period (%) met
(minutes)
Overall Coursework 60%
Progress Test 1 16.60%
Progress Test 2 16.60%
Completion certificate of lab exercise -
6.70%
Week 4
Completion certificate of lab exercise -
6.70%
Week 5
Completion certificate of lab exercise -
6.70%
Week 7
Completion certificate of lab exercise -
6.70%
Week 9
Completion certificate of lab exercise -
6.70%
Week 11
Completion Certificate of Large
33.30%
Assignment
Overall Exam 40%
90 minutes
Exam: Main exam: In-Person, Open Book during
(Restricted), Summer
(Main Period)
e.g., Coursework – assignment, presentation, class test. Exam – MCQ, open-book exam.
Reassessment Strategy
The University’s Reassessment Strategy states that reassessment should by default take the same form as the original
mode of assessment. Where this is not possible, approval has to be sought from the Dean of Partnerships to offer a
different form of reassessment.
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
Section D: Bibliography
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year
Section E: Further information
Department website: Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Other Information
