CENG351 DATA MANAGEMENT AND FILE STRUCTURES

Course Code:5710351
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Computer Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. İSMAİL SENGÖR ALTINGÖVDE
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable the students to understand the fundamentals of file organization and processing techniques and also the internals of the storage and retrieval components of relational database systems.


Course Content


Introduction to DBMSs. Relational databases. Entity-Relationship data model. Relational algebra. Relational calculus. SQL. Sequential files. Unordered sequential files. Ordered sequential files. External sorting. B+tree index. Hashing. Dynamic hashing. Basics of query evaluation.


Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the basics of database management systems

Understand ER modeling components and apply them for database conceptual design.

Understand Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus queries and develop Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus queries

Understand SQL queries and develop SQL queries

Understand the basics of file organization of databases.

Understand and apply indexing mechanisms in databases.

Understand the basics of query evaluation mechanisms.

Implement an application using a database management system


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies