Selected Topics in Database Systems

The course is given biannually, next time spring 2021.

NOSQL databases:
- RDF triple stores
- XML databases
- Column databases
- Object Databases
- Column databases
- Key-Value Databases

Indexing in NOSQL databases

At the end of this module, students should:
-Knowledge:
The candidate has acquired in-depth comprehension of the challenges and technologies found in databases that do not fit well with the relational model.
The candidate has an in-depth understanding of current research topics in NOSQL databases with emphasis on data representation and indexing.

-Skills:
The candidate has developed the ability to analyse and evaluate database needs beyond those that handled efficiently in relational databases.
The candidate is able to identify and evaluate key problems and research issues in NOSQL databases

-General competency:
The candidate is capable of taking part in scientific discussions.
The candidate is capable of performing independent scientific work.
The candidate is capable of analysing relevant professional and research publications.

-Lectures
-E-learning
-Project work
-Meeting(s)/Seminar(s)
-Tutoring

Compulsory requirements: Students shall present research papers during seminars.