7 exam sessions, from July 2021 to January 2026. Download one paper, or tick several for a ZIP or one merged PDF. Free, no sign-up.
CST204 previous year question papers
CST204 syllabus
This course provides a clear understanding of fundamental principles of Database Management Systems (DBMS) with special focus on relational databases to the learners. The topics covered in this course are basic concepts of DBMS, Entity Relationship (ER) model, Relational Database principles, Relational Algebra, Structured Query Language (SQL), Physical Data Organization, Normalization and Transaction Processing Concepts. The course also gives a glimpse of the alternative data management model, NoSQL. This course helps the learners to manage data efficiently by identifying suitable structures to maintain data assets of organizations and to develop applications that utilize database technologies.
Prerequisite: Topics covered under the course Data Structures (CST 201), Exposure to a High Level Language like C/python.
Course outcomes
| CO | Outcome | Level |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Summarize and exemplify fundamental nature and characteristics of database systemsUnderstand | Understand |
| CO2 | Model real word scenarios given as informal descriptions, using Entity Relationship diagrams.Apply | Apply |
| CO3 | Model and design solutions for efficiently representing and querying data using relational modelAnalyze | Analyze |
| CO4 | Demonstrate the features of indexing and hashing in database applicationsApply | Apply |
| CO5 | Discuss and compare the aspects of Concurrency Control and Recovery in Database systemsApply | Apply |
| CO6 | Explain various types of NoSQL databasesUnderstand | Understand |
Departments that study CST204
- Artificial Intelligence (S3)
- AI & Data Science (S2)
- COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DESIGN (S2)
- Computer Science Engineering (S4)
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) (S2)
- Computer Science – AI/ML (S2)
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) (S2)
- Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (S2)
and 3 more departments
Frequently asked questions
Which KTU scheme is CST204 in?
Database Management Systems (CST204) is in the KTU 2019 scheme and is a PCC course.
How many credits is Database Management Systems?
Database Management Systems (CST204) carries 4 credits.
Which semester is CST204 taught in?
CST204 is taught in S2, S3, S4. The semester differs between departments.
Where can I download CST204 previous year question papers?
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