BUS3112 - Database systems and data management

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2007 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Introduction to concepts of database and data management in organisations. Topics include the motivation for data management, relational and legacy (hierarchical and network) database systems, designing and implementing relational databases, relational algebra, use of the SQL language, client/server architecture, distributed databases.

Assessment

Practical work: 40%
Examination (3hrs): 60%

Contact hours

4 x contact hrs per week

Prerequisites

BUS1010 or equivalent

Prohibitions

CFR2132, COT2132, COT2138, COT2180, COT3180, CSC3161, CSE2132, CSE2138, CSE2180, CSE3180, CSE3316, GCO2815, IMS1112, IMS2112, CPE2005, CPE3009, CSE2316, CSE3000, MMS2801, IMS1907, FIT1004, FIT2010