BCS403 · CSE · 4th Semester · Karnataka
Database Management Systems
3 credits 2022 scheme theory
Quick answer Database Management Systems (BCS403) for VTU CSE 4th semester, 2022 scheme. ER modelling, the relational model, SQL, normalisation, transactions and storage.
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Modules
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Unit 1 · Introduction and ER model
Data models, schemas, ER diagrams, keys, constraints.
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Unit 2 · Relational model and SQL
Relational algebra, DDL/DML, joins, nested queries, views.
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Unit 3 · Normalisation
FD, 1NF–BCNF, lossless join, dependency preservation.
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Unit 4 · Transactions and concurrency
ACID, schedules, locking, timestamps, recovery outline.
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Unit 5 · Storage and indexing
File organisation, B+ trees, hashing, query processing idea.
Outcomes
- Draw ER diagrams and map them to a relational schema.
- Write SQL for typical university-database questions.
- Normalise relations to 3NF/BCNF and explain transaction properties.