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Database systems: Volume 1D. LewisCO22092016Undergraduate study inComputing and related programmesThis is an extract from a subject guide for an undergraduate course offered as part of theUniversity of London International Programmes in Computing and related programmes. Itcontains sample material from Volume 1 of the subject guide, plus the table of contents forVolume 2. Materials for these programmes are developed by academics at Goldsmiths.For more information, see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk
This guide was prepared for the University of London International Programmes by:D. Lewis, Department of Computing, Goldsmiths, University of London.This is one of a series of subject guides published by the University. We regret that due to pressure ofwork the author is unable to enter into any correspondence relating to, or arising from, the guide. If youhave any comments on this subject guide, favourable or unfavourable, please use the form at the back ofthis guide.University of London International ProgrammesPublications Office32 Russell SquareLondon WC1B 5DNUnited Kingdomwww.londoninternational.ac.ukPublished by: University of London University of London 2016The University of London asserts copyright over all material in this subject guide except where otherwiseindicated. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form, or by any means,without permission in writing from the publisher. We make every effort to respect copyright. If you thinkwe have inadvertently used your copyright material, please let us know.
ContentsContentsChapter 1: Introduction to the subject guide.1Introduction to Volumes 1 and 2 Database systems.11.1 Route map to the guide.11.1.1 Glossary of key terms . 21.2 Introduction to the subject area. 21.3 Syllabus. 21.4 Aims of this course. 31.5 Learning objectives for the course. 31.6 Learning outcomes for students. 31.7 Overview of learning resources.41.7.1 The subject guide.41.7.2 Essential reading.41.7.3 Further reading.41.7.4 Online Library and the VLE.61.7.5 End of chapter Sample examination questions and Sampleanswers.61.8 Examination advice.61.9 Overview of the chapter. 71.10 Test your knowledge and understanding. 71.10.1 A reminder of your learning outcomes. 7Chapter 2: Databases – basic concepts.92.1 Introduction.92.1.1 Aims of the chapter.92
Database systems: Volume 1 D. Lewis CO2209 2016 Undergraduate study in Computing and related programmes This is an extract from a subject guide for an undergraduate course offered as part of the University of London International Programmes in Computing and related programmes. It
