Databases (Crucial Study Texts for Computing degrees) - Softcover

Warrender, R L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903337089 ISBN 13: 9781903337080

Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

This book is intended for students studying degree programmes, HND courses and foundation degrees in Computing and Information Technology. A good thorough grounding in database principles is essential for students, as conceptual understanding of this field is vital for other areas such as information systems and data management.

The book is a clear and concise introduction to the subject, and will help students get to grips with difficult concepts, and understand how they are likely to be assessed. Key features include:

* assessment targets for each chapter;
* brief explanations of crucial concepts;
* advice on exams and assessment;
* tips on common mistakes and how to avoid them.

About this title

About the Author

R L Warrender is a senior lecturer at the University of Sunderland where he teaches Computer Systems, Networking and Database Systems Development. He has a BSc in Electrical Engineering/Electronics as well as an MSc in Computer Based Information Systems. He is a programme leader for one of the University's independent learning programmes (BA Business IT) as well as being a member of the University Databases Research SubGroup where he researches interoperable data structures over distributed networks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903337089
• ISBN 13: 9781903337080
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 167