Welcome

Welcome to my home page. My name is Kristian Torp , I am an associated professor at Aalborg University. I am with the Department of Computer Science where I work in the Database and Programming Technologies group.

My research interests are database performance, databases for moving objects, and temporal databases.

Database and Oracle Technology

The following material can help you understand database and Oracle technology better.

The Database Quiz 14 database quizzes used for three years by more than 150 students. If the server is too busy try later!
Mind Maps of Core Database Topics Mind maps covering the most central database topics such as SQL, transactions, and recovery

Introduction to the Oracle DBMS. An overview of the Oracle DBMS, e.g., tables, views, sequences, primary keys, and foreign keys.
Introduction to PL/SQL An overview of stored procedures and packages in PL/SQL for persons with experience in another programming language such as C.
Normal Form vs. Non-First Normal Form A comprehensive comparison of "flat" tables versus nested tables using the nested table facilities in Oracle.
Triggers An overview triggers and how they can be used and managed, including instead-of triggers.

You can download my teaching portfolio, it is in Danish. If you have any comments send me an email.

Kristian Torp

Associated Professor, Ph.D.

Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University

Selma Lagerlöfs Vej 300

DK-9220 Aalborg Øst,Denmark

phone: + 45 9940 7222 (direct)

fax: + 45 9940 9798

e-mail torp@cs.aau.dk