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3. Sovan Lek, Jean-Francois Guegan (2012). Artificial Neuronal Networks: Application to
Ecology and Evolution, Springer Science & Business Media.

SQF7013 Database Systems

The syllabus of this course includes background of database systems, the relational model and
languages, Relational algebra and relational calculus, database analysis and design, methodology
and some selected database issues. An introduction to noSQL database is given toward the end of
the course. Hands on practical sessions are held according to the topics given.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork, lifelong learning,
professionalisms

Humanity Skill:
-

References:
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1. Connolly T & Carolyn B. (2014). 6 ed. Database Systems: A practical approach to design,
implementation and management, Pearson Education, Boston.
2. Conrad Bessant, Ian Shadforth, and Darren Oakley. (2009). Building Bioinformatics Solutions:
with Perl. R abd MySQL. Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, USA. (Website:
computing.org)

SQF7014 Computing

This course includes important and current topics in computer science that can be applied in
Bioinformatics such as information systems, database systems, operating systems, worldwide web,
programming, visual analytics, data science, big data analytics and cloud computing. The lectures are
followed by hands-on practical on the topics presented.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork, lifelong learning

Humanity Skill:
-

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