DatabasesLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: 4A00HB32
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give basic skills for making database queries and maintaining a relational database.
Upon completion of the course the student:
• understands the operating principle of relational databases, the meaning of tables and columns, and their dependencies
• can make queries to the tables of a relational database using the SQL language
• can design and implement a simple relational database using a database program and the SQL language
Content
• Basic usage of a database program
• Operating principle of a relational database (tables and columns)
• The basics of the SQL query language and making queries
• Using SQL functions
• Design and implementation of the tables and joins in a simple database
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student can use a database program and make simple queries to a pre-made relational database using the SQL language.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student can use a database program and make simple queries to a pre-made relational database using the SQL language. The student can join tables in queries and use some SQL functions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can use a database program and make simple queries to a pre-made relational database using the SQL language. The student can join tables in queries and use some SQL functions. The student can design and implement a simple relational databse using a database program and the SQL language.