This course aims to introduce students to a new frontier in database technology, "data warehousing and data mining", by studying their principles, algorithms, implementation methodology, and applications.  It will analyze the components of a data warehouse, including data source and transformation tools, metadata management, query reporting and OLAP; provide a comprehensive introduction to data mining, including data selection, cleaning, coding, using different pattern recognition techniques, and reporting; and introduce students to the applications of data warehousing and data mining by using commercial tools for creating business applications.

Coursework: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 2 hours