-
Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
-
University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
-
About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
-
Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
-
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
-
Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
-
Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
-
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Header & Footer
University of Galway
Course Module Information
Course Modules
MS218: Database Technologies
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
This course introduces the basic concepts of databases and discusses their practical applications (Web/mobile/desktop based applications) and design issues. Emphasis will be given to database design and implementation, with an introduction to related concepts and technologies.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic principles of relational database design.
- Model data requirements using techniques such as Entity-Relationship and UML Class Diagrams.
- Apply the technique of normalisation to optimise data structures in relational database design.
- Understand how a relational database system enforces data integrity constraints and transaction management rules.
- Use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to create a relational database with tables and views.
- Use SQL to extract, summarise and aggregate data in a relational database.
Assessments
- Written Assessment (70%)
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
- MICHAEL LANG:
Research Profile |
Email
- MELISSA O'HEA:
Research Profile |
Email
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.