6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Offered
- First semester 2019 (On-campus)
- Second semester 2019 (On-campus)
- Second semester 2019 (On-campus)
Synopsis
This unit will provide an introduction to the concepts of database design and usage and the related issues of data management. Students will develop skills in planning, designing, and implementing a data model using an enterprise-scale relational database system (Oracle). Methods and techniques will also be presented to populate, retrieve, update and implement integrity features on data in the implemented database system.
Outcomes
At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- explain the motivations behind the development of database management systems;
- describe the underlying theoretical basis of the relational database model and apply the theories into practice;
- develop a sound database design;
- develop a database based on a sound database design;
- construct queries that meet user requirements;
- develop a simple web-based interface for a database;
- use data modelling and database development tools effectively.
Assessment
NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Examination (2 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
- Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours lectures
- Two hours laboratories
- Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 8 hours of personal study time in order to satisfy the reading, tute, prac and assignment expectations.
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