FI2AMDB05 Databases

FI2AMDB05 Databases

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FI2AMDB05
    • Level of Study
      5.2
    • Program of Study
      Network and IT Security
    • Credits
      5
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Benjamin Rosenlund
Teaching Term(s)
2026 Spring
About the Course

This course helps students gain an understanding of the processes related to the design and implementation of a relational database. Fundamental aspects, regarding the relationship between database entities and the creation of queries in the structured query language are the core aspects on which this course is based. 

The aim is to give students practical knowledge of databases along with techniques and knowledge necessary for the general understanding of databases. 

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate: 

  • understand the role of databases as a tool for storing and structuring information. 
  • has knowledge of fundamental relational database concepts, theories, processes, and tools. 
  • understand how relationships between various database entities are defined. 
  • understands how to integrate database queries with software code. 
  • has insight into their own opportunities for development. 
Skills

The candidate: 

  • can apply knowledge of structured query language to convert real-world entities into a database structure. 
  • can apply knowledge of the structured query language to create and update a database and its contents. 
  • can apply knowledge of the structured query language to extract information from an existing database. 
  • can create database tables and relationships reflecting their own vocational choices regarding database design. 
  • can find and refer to information about specifications and software relevant to database design and development. 
  • can reflect over their own vocational practice regarding the creation of database queries and adjust it under supervision. 
  • masters relevant tools and techniques to plan, organize, analyse, and interpret database designs as they relate to vocational issues. 
General Competence

The candidate: 

  • can plan and carry out the creation of vocational database designs and queries, alone or as part of a team, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles. 
  • has developed a practical attitude in relation to database development. 
  • can contribute to organisational development in the implementation and management of databases. 
Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Course Assignment
Grade A-F
Individual
5 Hour(s)
Quiz
Grade A-F
Individual
45 Minute(s)
Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.