Databases (5 cr)
Code: 5051126-3003
General information
Enrollment
04.08.2018 - 02.09.2018
Timing
03.09.2018 - 31.07.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 50
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Anne Jumppanen
- Sanna Määttä
- Janne Roslöf
Groups
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VAVA1819
Objective
After completing the course the student is able to: explain the main characteristics of databases act as a member in a database development team design database tables and their relationships design user interfaces, and reports that meet the informational needs of the end-user implement a simple database application.
Content
database tables and data types ER model database access and queries user interfaces and reports
Materials
A MTA course material is available via the Optima workspace.
Teaching methods
International standardized MTA certification exam (Self/Group/Project study).
Exam schedules
MPORTANT: Enrollment to the course and exams is done via the Optima workspace (not using PEPPI). If you have not enrolled to the exam via Optima strictly following the instructions, you will not be allowed to participate in the exam. The exam dates are published in the Optima, too.
See the Optima Workspace for details!
International connections
This course consists of the respective MTA Certification Exam contents. The learning objectives shall be met by independent or group study utilizing the available electronic learning materials.There is no contact teaching connected to this exam.
Completion alternatives
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Student workload
The estimaed total student workload (mainly independent study) is 80 h.
Content scheduling
This course is implemented as an MTA Certification Exam 98-364: Database Fundamentals. The certificate content covers the learning objectives of this course (Databases, 5 cr).
The learning objectives shall be met by independent or group study utilizing the available electronic learning materials. There is no contact teaching connected to this exam.
Further information
Optima workspace: MTA Certification. The workspace contains detailed instructions on taking the MTA exams, a list of available certification tracks and exams, as well as learning materials connected to the exam.
NOTE: If you are not able to see the workspace in Optima, please contact AnneJ umppanen (anne.jumppanen@turkuamk.fi).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment will be based on international standardized certification exam. The course will be assessed using scale 0 - 5. Grading will be based on the following scale:
Grade 3: 70-79 exam final points
Grade 4: 80-89 pts
Grade 5: 90-100 pts
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Exam points < 70
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
N/A
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3: Exam points: 70-79
4: Exam points: 80-89
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Exam points: 90-100