This course has four objectives.  First, it aims to enhance students’ understanding of relational databases, especially on relational algebra and SQL.  Second, it introduces the object-relational data model.  Third, it discusses data indexing techniques, query algorithms and optimization, transactions and concurrency control.  Last, it introduces important issues about data storage, query processing and transaction management in parallel, distributed and real-time databases.

Continuous Assessment: 30%

Examination: 70%

Examination Duration: 2 hours