Advanced study in Big Data with a focus on current storage technologies, infrastructures and data processing using existing technologies. Students master the modeling of non-relational databases with a special focus on data-intensive applications.

Introduction to programming and Basics of computer science, database systems.

The following topics will be covered in the course:

• Database technologies & query languages (NoSQL, XPath, ...)
• Data warehousing
• Big Data
• Data protection and privacy
• Data security

The following basic literature will be used in the course:

• Ullman J.D., Widom J.: "A First Course in Database Systems", Pearson Education Limited, 3rd edition, 2013;
• Edlich S, et al: "NoSQL Einstieg in die Welt nichtrelationaler Web 2.0 Datenbanken", Carl Hanser Verlag, 2nd edition, 2011;
• Leskovec J. et al: "Mining of Massive Datasets", Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition, 2014;

Lecture, moderated exercises, interactive teaching

Final grade comprised of

• Class participation,
• Partial or final examination