Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit looks at the design and implementation issues of database management systems. Advanced database design using the object-relational approach and multi-dimensional database design are explored. Record, file and index structures are dealt with at the basic level. Higher level details of consistency, atomicity and durability are introduced along with modern trends in databases.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• understand object-relational database design;
• understand multi-dimensional database design;
• understand query optimisation and its impact on programming;
• understand semi-structured database design and retrieval;
• understand database trends and current research directions in database management.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor David Taniar

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prerequisites

FIT1004 or CSE2132 or equivalent

Prohibitions

CSE3000, FIT3118, FIT4038

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit2077.html