University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

The objective of this course is to develop in students an understanding of advanced aspects to database systems. Topics may include: Structured logy and database management systems; data administration; databases and business intelligence; data security; unstructured data in social networking; emerging issues.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand differences between relational databases and NoSQL databases.
  2. Apply fundamental principles of data modelling in NoSQL database technologies.
  3. Construct queries for NoSQL document-oriented databases using MongoDB.
  4. Construct queries for NoSQL graph databases using Neo4J / Cypher.
  5. Process spatial data in relational and NoSQL databases.
  6. Visualise spatial data in GIS applications.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module MS322: "Advanced Database Technologies" and is valid from 2023 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.