Modeling

Conceptual data modeling as well as logical data modeling is covered. Conceptual data modeling is introduced via the Entity-Relationship model, logical data modeling by explaining the relational model of data. The latter includes SQL and normalization theory. Transformations from entity-relationship models as well as XML schema is discussed. Next, UML diagrams for modeling the static as well as the dynamic aspects of software systems is presented. The concept of metamodeling is discussed and ontology modeling is sketched. Petri nets and their analysis is covered, and BPMN for specifying process models is introduced.