The goal of the course is to introduce the students with the advanced concepts of relational database systems, data modelling, management and maintenance, as well as the development of data centric information systems. Also, the students will acquire strong theoretical and practical knowledge about the novel features and extensions of the relational and non-relational database systems, as well as the contemporary issues in the database systems development.

The student will attain knowledge of generic programming, abstract data types, creation of template classes and functions. After completing the course, the students will be capable for using generic data collections, maps, iterators and basic design patterns for rapid object oriented software development.