MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


BUS4112

Database systems and data management IV

6 points + One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour laboratory session per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: BUS1010 or equivalent

Synopsis This subject is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts necessary for the planning, design, use and implementation of database systems. The main topics covered include motivation for the database approach, conceptual modelling, coverage of logical data models (hierarchical, network and relational data models) and the use of SQL and other facilities provided by database management systems.

Assessment Assignment 1 (data retrieval): 20% + Assignment 2 (database planning, design and implementation): 20% + Examination (2 hours): 60% + Note that a pass on the examination is required to pass the subject

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