Teaching at the University of Greifswald

Databases

The module Databases runs every second winter semester as a teaching export at the University of Greifswald (2 SWS Lecture + 2 SWS Exercise, 6LP). The module can be taken as part of the study programs Mathematics with Inform. BSc., Biomathematics MSc. and Mathematics MSc. (elective module). For other degree programs, the module can also be chosen after consultation with the respective study office.

In the module Databases, students learn the basics relational databases - including the design of a database schema, normalization and query languages, as well as file organization. Students also learn the basics of non-relational databases (especially XML databases and graph databases). The course is given in German.

Graph Databases

The seminar Graph Databases delivers the basic concepts of graph database design and storage, as well as algorithms for information processing. The seminar takes place biennially in the summer semester, following the module Databases.

The goal of the elective course is to provide a basic understanding of the application of graph databases for storage, query and data analysis. In addition to the theoretical aspects of data import (ETL, extraction-transform-load) and data analysis, the development of practical skills plays an important role. Topics addressed during the seminar include:

  • Methods and concepts for graph databases
  • Concepts and application of graph-based storage, query and data analysis
  • ETL processes for storing data in graph databases
  • Data analysis in graph databases

Students enrolled in B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Science or B.Sc. Biomathematics  can take this course as a Proseminar module (2 SWS). Students enrolled in M.Sc. Mathematics or M.Sc. Biomathematics can take this course as Seminar Modules A and B (6 SWS). Here, a term paper is expected in addition to seminar attendance to successfully pass this course.