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FIT9132

Faculty of Information Technology

18 September 2017 22 December 2024

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Monash University

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Information Technology

Offered

Caulfield

  • First semester 2016 (Evening)
  • First semester 2016 (Online)
  • Second semester 2016 (Day)
  • Second semester 2016 (Online)

Malaysia

  • Second semester 2016 (Evening)

Synopsis

This unit will introduce the concept of data management in an organisation through relational database technology. Theoretical foundation of relational model, analysis and design, implementation of relational database using SQL will be covered.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. explain the motivations behind the development of database management systems;
  2. describe the underlying theoretical basis of the relational database model and apply the theories into practice;
  3. evaluate several design options and construct a database design;
  4. develop a database based on a sound database design;
  5. construct queries that meet user requirements;
  6. contrast the differences between non-relational database models and the relational database model.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2 hours of lectures
  • One 2-hour laboratory

(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:

  • Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and lab sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.

(c.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

See also Unit timetable information

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Maria Indrawan-Santiago

Prohibitions

FIT9003, FIT9019, FIT5132

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

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