Database Management Systems

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit students will be able to:

LO1. Analyse different types of database management systems.

LO2. Design a database management system using a relational model to meet client requirements.

LO3. Develop a database management system using a suitable platform.

LO4. Demonstrate the system administration and management tools available on the chosen platform

D1 Critically evaluate different database management systems available in relation to open source and vendor-specific platforms, justifying the criteria used in the
evaluation.

LO2 & LO3 D2 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the system design and development against client and system requirements.

D3 Assess any future improvements that may be required to ensure the continued effectiveness of the database system.