DatabasesLaajuus (3 cr)

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.