BCS501 Database Management System Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 5th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCS501 Database Management System (also written as KCS501) is a subject in Semester 5 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction, Relational data Model and Language and Introduction on SQL, Data Base Design & Normalization, Transaction Processing Concept and Distributed Database, Concurrency Control Techniques. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCS501 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCS501 / KCS501 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Database Management System |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · 5th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCS501 Database Management System Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction
Introduction: Overview, Database System vs File System, Database System Concept and Architecture, Data Model Schema and Instances, Data Independence and Database Language and Interfaces, Data Definitions Language, DML, Overall Database Structure. Data Modeling Using the Entity Relationship Model: ER Model Concepts, Notation for ER Diagram, Mapping Constraints, Keys, Concepts of Super Key, Candidate Key, Primary Key, Generalization, Aggregation, Reduction of an ER Diagrams to Tables, Extended ER Model, Relationship of Higher Degree.
Unit 2: Relational data Model and Language · Introduction on SQL
Relational data Model and Language: Relational Data Model Concepts, Integrity Constraints, Entity Integrity, Referential Integrity, Keys Constraints, Domain Constraints, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, Tuple and Domain Calculus. Introduction on SQL: Characteristics of SQL, Advantage of SQL. SQl Data Type and Literals. Types of SQL Commands. SQL Operators and Their Procedure. Tables, Views and Indexes. Queries and Sub Queries. Aggregate Functions. Insert, Update and Delete Operations, Joins, Unions, Intersection, Minus, Cursors, Triggers, Procedures in SQL/PL SQL
Unit 3: Data Base Design & Normalization
Data Base Design & Normalization: Functional dependencies, normal forms, first, second, 8 third normal forms, BCNF, inclusion dependence, loss less join decompositions, normalization using FD, MVD, and JDs, alternative approaches to database design
Unit 4: Transaction Processing Concept · Distributed Database
Transaction Processing Concept: Transaction System, Testing of Serializability, Serializability of Schedules, Conflict & View Serializable Schedule, Recoverability, Recovery from Transaction Failures, Log Based Recovery, Checkpoints, Deadlock Handling. Distributed Database: Distributed Data Storage, Concurrency Control, Directory System.
Unit 5: Concurrency Control Techniques
Concurrency Control Techniques: Concurrency Control, Locking Techniques for Concurrency Control, Time Stamping Protocols for Concurrency Control, Validation Based Protocol, Multiple Granularity, Multi Version Schemes, Recovery with Concurrent Transaction, Case Study of Oracle.
BCS501 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Apply knowledge of database for real life applications. K3
- CO 2 Apply query processing techniques to automate the real time problems of databases. K3, K4
- CO 3 Identify and solve the redundancy problem in database tables using normalization. K2, K3
- CO 4 Understand the concepts of transactions, their processing so they will familiar with broad range K2, K4
- of database management issues including data integrity, security and recovery.
- CO 5 Design, develop and implement a small database project using database tools. K3, K6
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-1-0
- Proposed
BCS501 Reference Books
- Korth, Silbertz, Sudarshan,” Database Concepts”, McGraw Hill
- Date C J, “An Introduction to Database Systems”, Addision Wesley
- Elmasri, Navathe, “ Fundamentals of Database Systems”, Addision Wesley
- O’Neil, Databases, Elsevier Pub.
- RAMAKRISHNAN"Database Management Systems",McGraw Hill
- Leon & Leon,”Database Management Systems”, Vikas Publishing House
- Bipin C. Desai, “ An Introduction to Database Systems”, Gagotia Publications
- Majumdar & Bhattacharya, “Database Management System”, TMH
Frequently Asked Questions about BCS501
What is the syllabus of BCS501 Database Management System?
The AKTU BCS501 Database Management System syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction; Relational data Model and Language and Introduction on SQL; Data Base Design & Normalization; Transaction Processing Concept and Distributed Database; Concurrency Control Techniques. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCS501?
BCS501 Database Management System has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 4 credits.
Is BCS501 the same subject as KCS501?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCS501 and KCS501 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCS501 taught in?
BCS501 Database Management System is taught in Semester 5 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCS501 worth?
BCS501 Database Management System carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BCS501 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCS501 Database Management System previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCS501?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.