COMP7801A - Topic in computer science

Semester 2, 2020-21

Instructor	Professor Reynold C.K. Cheng
Teaching assistant	Mr. Xiaodong Li
Syllabus	Selected topics that are of current interest will be discussed.
Topic for 2019-20	Advanced topics in data management
Introduction by Instructor	The course will study some advanced topics and techniques in data management. It will also survey the recent development and progress in specific areas in data management. Topics include but not limited to: database management techniques, spatial data management and spatial networks, data quality and uncertain databases, top-k queries, graph and text databases, and data analytics.
Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes Relevant Programme Learning Outcomes CLO1. Able to understand the background and knowledge of some advanced topics in databases that have become key techniques in modern database theory and practices. PLO. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14 CLO2. Able to understand the background and knowledge of some contemporary topics in database research (e.g., uncertainty data management, text, and graph databases). PLO. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14 View Programme Learning Outcomes
Pre-requisites	COMP3278 or equivalent courses about “Introduction to Database Systems”
Compatibility	Nil
Topics covered	Course Content No. of Hours Course Learning Outcomes Database system techniques 3 CLO1 Spatial databases 6 CLO1, CLO2 Uncertain databases 6 CLO1, CLO2 Text databases 6 CLO1, CLO2 Graph databases 6 CLO1, CLO2 Big data analytics 3 CLO2
Assessment	Description Type Weighting * Tentative Assessment Period / Examination Period ^ Course Learning Outcomes Assignments and quizzes Continuous Assessment 50% - CLO1, CLO2 Written exam covers all contents taught in the course Written Examination 50% May 10 to May 29, 2021 CLO1, CLO2 * The weighting of coursework and examination marks is subject to approval ^ The exact examination date uses to be released when all enrolments are confirmed after add/drop period by the Examinations Office.  Students must oblige to the examination schedule. Students should NOT enrol in the course if they are not certain that they will be in Hong Kong during the examination period.  Absent from examination may result in failure in the course. There is no supplementary examination for all MSc curriculums in the Faculty of Engineering.
Course materials	Recommended readings: no textbook; papers and other references will be given to students when appropriate
Session dates	Date Time Venue Remark Session 1 23 Jan 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 2 30 Jan 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 3 6 Feb 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 4 27 Feb 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 5 6 Mar 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 6 20 Mar 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 7 27 Mar 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 8 10 Apr 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 9 17 Apr 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom Session 10 24 Apr 2021 (Sat) 9:30am - 12:30pm Online Zoom
Add/drop	18 January, 2021 - 1 February, 2021
Quota	90   [For Engineering TPG students]