New Generation Data Models and Dbmss

The aim of the course is to introduce students to new generation data models that are alternative or extend the relational model. Specifically, models will be presented that allow the representation of information with a complex structure, models that allow the representation of semi-structured data and models to manage an efficient and scalable recovery of large amounts of data. The Oracle extensions for managing these types of information and some systems that have been proposed by the NoSQL movement will also be presented.

The student will have to acquire the skills to design and build databases that require the management of these types of information. Furthermore, they must be able to develop queries that take advantage of the SQL language extensions to access this information and be able to decide which model and which system is best to use depending on the characteristics of the application domain.