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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
DATA.DB.100
Database Basics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
DATA.DB.100Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Basic studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kati IltanenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
Course topics include establishing a database, updating data and posing
queries in SQL language, database modelling and design. In addition, history and development trends of databases and principles of database management systems are covered briefly.
Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
The course is completed by submitting exercises and course work to the learning environment of the course, as well as taking the exam in an electronic environment. This completion method includes question and answer sessions and exercise groups, participation in which is voluntary. Lecture slides and educational videos are available to support studying.
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
27.08.2024 – 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
04.03.2025 – 30.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Exam
22.07.2024 – 02.08.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
14.10.2024 – 15.11.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
02.12.2024 – 19.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
13.01.2025 – 31.01.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
28.04.2025 – 23.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
28.07.2025 – 08.08.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
07.07.2025 – 25.07.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
09.06.2025 – 19.06.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Completion option 2
The course is completed by submitting exercises and course work to the learning environment of the course, as well as taking the exam in an electronic environment. Lecture slides and educational videos are available to support studying.
Completion of all options is required.
Independent study
15.05.2025 – 31.07.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Exam
22.07.2024 – 02.08.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
14.10.2024 – 15.11.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
02.12.2024 – 19.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
13.01.2025 – 31.01.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
28.04.2025 – 23.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
28.07.2025 – 08.08.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
07.07.2025 – 25.07.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
09.06.2025 – 19.06.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Completion option 3
The competence test is performed in an electronic environment. This completion method is suitable for those students who already have a background in the basics of databases, but who have not yet completed this course. Teaching materials are available to support preparation for the competence test.
Exam
04.09.2024 – 13.09.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)