EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SEN2104 Database Management Systems Spring 3 2 4 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TAMER UÇAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TAMER UÇAR
RA SEVGİ CANPOLAT
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜR ERKUT ŞAHİN
RA MERVE ARITÜRK
Prof. Dr. ADEM KARAHOCA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The students will have the ability to analyze and design databases using the entity-relationship model. They will have the ability to define database querying techniques such as relational algebra and SQL. Besides these topics, the students will have the ability to identify relational database design approaches, indexing, query processing, and query optimization. Students will be able to define basic data analysis and data mining concepts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the entity-relationship model.
2. Define the relational data model.
3. Define the relational algebra query language.
4. Define the SQL language.
5. Identify the relational database design approach.
6. Identify indexing, query processing and query optimization.
7. Define basic data analysis and data mining concepts.

Course Content

The course content is composed of entity-relationship model, relational data model, relational algebra, SQL, relational database design, indexing, query processing, query optimization, data analysis and data mining related topics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Database Management Systems
2) Entity-Relationship Model
3) Introduction to Relational Data Model
4) Relational Algebra
5) Relational Algebra
6) Applying Relational Algebra Principles to Database Design and Practice
7) Structured Query Language (SQL)
8) Structured Query Language (SQL)
9) Relational Database Design
10) Relational Database Design
11) Relational Database Design
12) Indexing and Query Processing
13) Query Processing and Query Optimization
14) Data Analysis and Data Mining

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Database System Concepts (6th Edition), Abraham Silberschatz, Henry Korth and S. Sudarshan, ISBN-13: 978-0073523323

Fundamentals of Database Systems (7th Edition), Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant Navathe, ISBN-13: 978-0133970777
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 20
Project 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Total Workload

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3