UFCFLR 15 M

UFCFLR-15-M Data Management Fundamentals

Overview

This module will introduce a range of fundamental and contemporary data management issues, techniques and tools that may be applied across the programme.

Objectives

1. Understand and use the relational model to structure data for efficient and effective storage and retrieval
2. Design, develop and validate a range of data models and schemas
3. Understand, evaluate and apply a range of data query and manipulation languages and frameworks
4. Demonstrate competence with theoretical and practical aspects of enterprise data methods and strategies including data cleansing, backup and recovery, security, replication, clustering, warehousing and cloud computing
5. Appreciate and critically reflect on the value of data (transactional, social, scientific etc.) as well as its ethical concerns (surveillance issues, privacy and ownership etc.).

Curriculum

1. Relational modelling and key data management concepts

2. Database construction

3. Data querying and manipulation

4. Data cleansing and aggregation

5. NoSQL stores

6. Architectures

7. Data Management in Practice

8. Security, Environmental and Ethical issues

Assessment

1. Practical assignment (50%)
2. Online exam (50%)