This module covers core database techniques including relational including relational and NoSQL databases. The module will build on the School of Computing’s expertise in online database delivery (such as the SQA recommended SQL Zoo) to ensure the students understand how to store and retrieve data using several different tools. Database architectures, functionality, and entity-relationship modelling will be covered. The role of a Database Administration in the context of data science will be analysed. Finally, current trends in database technology will be explored. Topics include:
• Database theory.
• Database design.
• Database architecture and functionality.
• Date analysis and entity-relationship modelling.
• Normalisation for database design.
• SQL and relational algebra.
• NoSQL databases.
• Role of the database administrator.
• Current trends in database technology.
• Database security.