CS6472 Advanced Multimedia Database

Part I

Course Duration: One semester
Credit Units: 3
Level: P6
Medium of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: EE5805 Java Programming and Applications
(old code IT5705 Java Programming & Applications) or equivalent 
Precursors: Nil
Equivalent Courses: IT6706 Advanced Multimedia Database
Exclusive Courses: Nil

Part II

Course Aims
This course aims to provide an advanced study of the research and development of the multimedia database system technology.  Many of these activities are concerned with: (a) providing much richer modeling capabilities within databases; (b) multimedia database system architecture; (c) integrating multimedia indexing and content-based retrieval techniques into database systems for more effective and intelligent functionality; (d) developing interoperable, distributed multimedia database systems; (e) modern multimedia applications. In this course, we will study issues concerning such advanced technologies.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

No.

CILOs

Weighting
(if applicable)

1.

understand the techniques and concepts of existing database technology and systems;

20%

2.

Perform a detailed analysis of the various challenges and requirements for multimedia applications, especially multimedia data management;

20%

3.

study and grasp the advanced concepts and techniques of modern database systems (including ORDB and SQL3) suitable for multimedia data management;

20%

4.

evaluate the pros and cons of employing current database systems for multimedia database applications;

30%

5.

analyze the trend of multimedia database technology development.

10%

Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

   Teaching pattern:
   Suggested lecture/tutorial/laboratory mix: 2 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. tutorial.

CILO No.

TLAs

Hours/week
(if applicable)

CILO 1

Lectures

Tutorial exercises

1.5 weeks

CILO 2

Lectures

Tutorial exercises

1.5 weeks

CILO 3

Lectures

Tutorial exercises

4 weeks

CILO 4

Lectures

Tutorial exercises

4.5 weeks

CILO 5

Lectures

Tutorial / Demonstration exercises

1.5 weeks

Assessment Tasks/Activities
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

   Examination duration:  2 hours
   Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.:  50% CW; 50% Exam

CILO No.

Type of Assessment Tasks/Activities

Weighting
(if applicable)

Remarks

CILO 1

Tutorial attendance

 

Quiz

 

 

 

CILO 2

Tutorial attendance

Individual/Group project

Quiz

 

 

 

CILO 3

Tutorial attendance

Individual/Group project

Quiz

Exam

 

 

CILO 4

Tutorial attendance

Individual/Group project

 

Exam

 

 

CILO 5

Tutorial attendance

Individual/Group project

 

Exam

 

 

TOTAL

5%

35%

10%

50%

100%

 

Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations
Grading pattern: Standard (A+, A, A-…F)
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

Part III

Keyword Syllabus:

Multimedia data types, Semantic modeling and Object-oriented paradigm, Multimedia database architectures, Indexing, Presentation, Content-based retrieval, Multimedia Applications on the Internet.

Syllabus

General concepts and components of a database system

Multimedia data modeling

MPEG-7 Standard

Multimedia database architectures

Indexing and presentation techniques

Content-based retrieval

Web-based multimedia applications

Related Links
Department of Computer Science