Learning outcomes

To familiarise oneself independently with a topic within conceptual modelling and/or information management. The topic will be agreed upon individually, taking into consideration the student's previous studies on conceptual modelling and information management.

Contents

Possible topics include the basics of conceptual modelling, ontologies, the methods of conceptual modelling, concept schema languages, the use of concept schemas in the implementation of a database, information management software, the definition and management of databases based on different paradigms, the implementation of databases, special applications in information management (e.g. OLAP, XML etc.) among others.

Teaching methods

Selected books, instruction.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

3. year autumn

Advanced studies, 3rd or 4th year.

Study materials

Selected books on the topic (will be agreed upon with the professor).

Belongs to following study modules