Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
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| I semestre | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| II semestre | Mar 3, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
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| Sessione straordinaria | Feb 3, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Sessione estiva | Jun 16, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
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| Sessione autunnale | Oct 17, 2013 | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Sessione straordinaria | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Sessione invernale | Mar 20, 2014 | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Sessione estiva | Jul 15, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Vacanze Natalizie | Dec 22, 2013 | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Festa del S. Patrono S. Zeno | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 11, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Academic staff
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Advanced Data Base Systems (2014/2015)
Teaching code
4S001162
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
INF/01 - INFORMATICS
Period
II sem. dal Mar 2, 2015 al Jun 12, 2015.
Learning outcomes
This course provides the student with the main theoretical concepts of the relational data model, of object and object-relational data models, and of the semistructured and XML data models. Related query languages will be introduced and some related technical issues will be discussed.
Program
The relational data model: relational calculus, functional dependencies, normal forms and decompositions.
Object and object-relational databases: data models and query languages.
Semistructured databases: basic concepts, XML, XML Schema, XPath, and Xquery.
Spatio-Temporal databases: basic concepts, data models, query languages, and technological issues.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Elmasri, S. B. Navathe | Fundamentals of Database Systems (Edizione 1) | Addison-Wesley | 1994 | 0805317481 | |
| J. D. Ullman | Principles of Database and Knowledge-base Systems | Computer Science Press | |||
| P. Rigaux, M. Scholl and A. Voisard | Spatial Databases with Application to GIS | Morgan Kaufmann |
Examination Methods
The final exam is an oral examination (with a previous written test), with questions and exercises on the considered topics.
Bibliography
Type D and Type F activities
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Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
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Further services
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Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
Attendance
As stated in point 25 of the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2021/2022, attendance at the course of study is not mandatory.Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
