MMS2801 - Database management systems

Offered

Berwick Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles and terminology of database management systems and database design so that they are able to design, implement and manage efficient database systems.This is a second level core to the Bachelor of Multimedia Systems to be introduced in 2004.

Assessment

Two assignments (40%) comprising
one individual database design and SQL queries assignment (20%); one group database system implementation project (20%)
Three hour written examination (60%)

Contact hours

4 Hours per week (one 2 hour lecture and one 2 hour tutorial/laboratory session).

Prerequisites

MMS1801 or MMS1802

Prohibitions

BUS3112, CPE2005, CSE2132, CSE2138, GCO2815, IMS1907, IMS2112