FIT9003

Database systems analysis and implementation ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

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Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: This unit is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts necessary for the analysis, design, use and implementation of business information systems using relational database management systems. The main topics covered include requirements elicitation, systems analysis and design informed by a lifecycle based methodology, motivation for the database approach to managing information, conceptual modelling, coverage of logical process and data models (hierarchical, network and relational data models), and the use of SQL and other facilities provided by database management systems.

Assessment: Practical Assignments: 30%; Examination: 70%. Students must pass in both forms of assesment in order to pass the subject.

Contact Hours: One x 2 hr lecture/week, One x 2 hr tutorial or laboratory/week.

Prohibitions: CSE9002, BUS3112, BUS4112, IMS9001, IMS9003, GCO9804, BUS9003, CSE4430, BUS5071