Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
DATA.DB.100
Database Basics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
DATA.DB.100Language of learning
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Basic studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kati IltanenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
Course topics include establishing a database, updating data and posing
queries in SQL language, database modelling and design. In addition, history and development trends of databases and principles of database management systems are covered briefly.
Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
The course is completed by submitting exercises and course work to the learning environment of the course, as well as taking the exam in an electronic environment. This completion method includes question and answer sessions and exercise groups, participation in which is voluntary. Lecture slides and educational videos are available to support studying.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Participation in teaching
Blended teaching
25.08.2026 – 11.10.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Blended teaching
08.03.2027 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Exam
On-site self learning
20.07.2026 – 07.08.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
24.08.2026 – 04.09.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
21.09.2026 – 02.10.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
12.10.2026 – 13.11.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
30.11.2026 – 17.12.2026
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
11.01.2027 – 29.01.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
On-site self learning
03.05.2027 – 28.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
On-site self learning
05.07.2027 – 30.07.2027
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
On-site self learning
12.07.2027 – 30.07.2027
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
On-site self learning
14.06.2027 – 25.06.2027
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Completion option 2
The course is completed by submitting exercises and course work to the learning environment of the course, as well as taking the exam in an electronic environment. Lecture slides and educational videos are available to support studying.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Independent study
Online or distance self learning
17.05.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Exam
On-site self learning
20.07.2026 – 07.08.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
24.08.2026 – 04.09.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
21.09.2026 – 02.10.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
12.10.2026 – 13.11.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
30.11.2026 – 17.12.2026
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
11.01.2027 – 29.01.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
On-site self learning
03.05.2027 – 28.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
On-site self learning
05.07.2027 – 30.07.2027
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
On-site self learning
12.07.2027 – 30.07.2027
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
On-site self learning
14.06.2027 – 25.06.2027
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Completion option 3
The competence test is performed in an electronic environment. This completion method is suitable for those students who already have a background in the basics of databases, but who have not yet completed this course. Teaching materials are available to support preparation for the competence test.
Exam
On-site self learning
02.09.2026 – 11.09.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University