Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module, a student should be aware of:
- database models
- SQL
- procedural extensions of SQL
- database design
- database normalisation
Foundational concepts in database models, database languages (including SQL and procedural extensions of SQL), and database design
| Learning Competency | Additional Information | Level |
|---|---|---|
Collaboration |
The ability to learn from others; to understand and respect the needs, perspectives and actions of others (empathy); to understand, relate to and be sensitive to others (empathic leadership); to deal with conflicts in a group; and to facilitate collaborative and participatory problem solving. | Proficient |
Critical Thinking |
The ability to question norms, practices and opinions; to reflect on one’s own values, perceptions and actions. | Proficient |
Systems Thinking |
The ability to recognize and understand relationships; to analyse complex systems; to think of how systems are embedded within different domains and different scales; and to deal with uncertainty. | Proficient |
Strategic |
The ability to collectively develop and implement innovative actions that further sustainability at the local level and further afield. | Proficient |
Integrated Problem Solving |
The overarching ability to apply different problem-solving frameworks to complex sustainability problems and develop viable, inclusive and equitable solution options that promote sustainable development, integrating the competencies in this list. | Proficient |
Digital Literacy and Judgement |
The ability to access, evaluate, create and communicate information in digital environments; to engage critically, ethically and responsibly with digital technologies and digital information; to understand their opportunities, limitations, risks and impact on individual’s digital identities; and to exercise informed judgement in digital participation and decision-making. | Proficient |
| Goal Name | Description | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation | 1 |
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 |
| Practical | 48 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 156 |
| Total | 240 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): A graded programming exercise in SQL. | Week 3 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): A graded programming exercise in SQL. | Week 6 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Exam (Open Book): A mid-term test (essentially an SQL practical assignment conducted under time-limited exam conditions). | Week 9 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Individual Project: A substantial project in SQL/database design requiring a comprehensive report and an SQL implementation. | Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Amen Faridoon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |