autumn 2008
INF-2700 Databases - 10 ECTS

INF-2700 Databases - 10 ects
The course is administrated by
Faculty of Science
Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. The subject can be taken as a singular course.
Recommended prerequisites
INF-1101 Data structures and algorithms
Course contents
This course introduces database systems, with emphasis on database design and programming. Concepts covered include data modeling, the relational data model, query languages, functional dependencies and normalization, constraints, and introduction to database management systems.
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.
Teaching methods
Lectures: 30, Colloquium: 30, Laboratory: 30. The coursework includes up to 3 written assignments graded Pass/Fail. Oral presentation of the assignments and demonstration of a working system can be claimed. Approved assignments give access to the final written exam.

Course details and assignments
For detail information about the course, see: https://fronter.com/uit/
Assessment methods
4 hours final exam graded by letter A-F. The overall grade for the course is determined 100% by the final exam. Approved assignments give access to the final written exam. Exam in the teaching free semester is a 4 hour written exam. To get access to the exam in the teaching free semester the student has to pass all assignments in the course. Letter grades A-F.

Coursework requrements
The coursework includes up to 3 written assignments graded Pass/Fail.
Date of written examination
11.12.2008 - Examination date is preliminary and may be subject to change. The definitive examination date will be announced on notice boards at the faculties at the beginning of the month of May for the spring semester and the beginning of the month of November for the autumn semester.
Course overlap
D-212 Data base systems 10
DOK-1012 Digital Media and Data Bases 3
DOK-1012 Digital Media and Data Bases 3
Recommended reading/syllabus
Michael Kifer, Arthur Bernstein and Philip M. Lewis, Database Systems, An Application-Oriented Approach, Complete version, 2nd Edition, Addison Wesley, 2006. ISBN: 0-321-31256-2.


Lectures Autumn 2008
Første frammøte fredag 15.8.2008 kl 11:15, Lille Auditorium.All undervisning gis på Realfagbygget.

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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: INF-2700