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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Modelling with Databases
Reference CBM203 Version 1
Created November 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2020 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module prepares students to scope, develop, and implement data management strategies for data collection, processing, storage, preservation and availability for further processing.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify roles, develop teams and implement communication strategies in database projects
2 Plan a data management project, analysing and determining resource, priorities and deliverables
3 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of different data types and structures
4 Design relational and non-relational databases
5 Evaluate the most appropriate database platform for a given data management task
6 Design, implement and query a database

Indicative Module Content
None.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered via online exercises, workshops, industry speakers, case studies and lab tutorials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 36
Non-Contact Hours 114 114
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Description: Design and implementation of a database project solution for an industry-relevant problem scenario to proof-of-concept stage.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1.
F The student needs to achieve an F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HARRINGTON, J. L. (2016) Relational database design and implementation. Fourth edition. Amsterdam; Boston: Morgan Kaufmann/Elsevier
2 KEMPER, C. (2015). Beginning Neo4j. New York: Springer
3 LAKE, P. and CROWTHER, P. (2013). Concise Guide to Databases. London: Springer
4 PLUGGE, E., MEMBREY, P. and HAWKINS, T. (2010). The definitive guide to MongoDB. New York: Apress
5 ROCHKIND, M. (2013). Expert PHP and MySQL. New York: Springer


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