Duration
24h Th, 20h Pr, 20h Proj.
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course aims to introduce students to current techniques, methods, and results from the field of database systems and data management.
While specific topics the lecturer covers may vary over time, topics typically include spatial databases, temporal databases, deductive databases, data warehousing, and NoSQL databases.
The project furthermore consists of developing a 1-hour presentation for the class from a list of topics provided at the beginning of the semester. Students are required to attend at least three such presentations.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The student develops an awareness of the various database and data management systems beyond relational databases. The student can describe each technology's characteristics and identify when a specific technology is suitable for a particular problem. The student can investigate a particular technology and present the results of their investigation.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, III.1, III.3, VI.1, VII.1, VII.2, VII.4 of the MSc in computer science and engineering.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- INFO0009 (*)
- INFO9015 (*)
- Some programming experience.
Students are expected to be familiar with operating systems and containers (or eager to acquire those skills outside the class).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Ex-cathedra lectures, followed by exercises.
- Assignments.
- A project leading a 1-hour presentation for the class.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Slides, which are part of the required readings, will be available on eCampus. Links to standards and papers will be shared on eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Other : Presentation
Further information:
The evaluation consists of:
- A written exam (40%)
- A project resulting in a 1-hour presentation for the class (20%)
- Assignments (40%)
Groups of three students will prepare a 1-hour presentation on a topic from a list available on eCampus. Students may also propose their topics, but these have to be approved by the professor. Students are expected to attend at least three other presentations.
The assignments and the presentation are mandatory learning activities. Students who do not participate in these activities will receive an absence grade (A) for the course.
The exam will contain questions about the material covered in class and the presentations that students have prepared and attended.
The final grade will be determined using a weighted average of all evaluations. However, to be eligible for the weighted average calculation, students must attain a minimum grade of 8/20 on the exam and the combined result of the project and assignments. Otherwise, the student's lowest assessment grade will be used as their final grade for the course.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course is organized in English. All material will be made available on eCampus.
Contacts
Lecturer: Christophe Debruyne (c.debruyne@uliege.be)