INFT2040

Database Management Systems

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
Ourimbah	Semester 1
UoN Singapore	Trimester 1, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of databases and database management systems in information technology applications. The logical design, physical design and implementation of relational databases are covered.

Objectives

On completion of this course students will have the ability to:
1. Understand and evaluate the role of database management systems in information technology applications within organisations;
2. Recognise and use contemporary logical design methods and tools for databases;
3. Derive a physical design for a database from its logical design;
4. Implement a database solution to an information technology problem;
5. Understand the SQL data definition and SQL query languages;
6. Have been introduced to the alternative design techniques utilized for Management Reporting applications.

Content

Topics will generally include:

1. The role of databases and database management systems.
2. Algebra and the relational database.
3. Logical design of databases.
4. Physical design of databases.
5. SQL
6. Data Warehouses

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

SENG1110 or INFT1004 or INFT1001 or equivalent.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Class test.
Essays / Written Assignments	Assignment work which may be divided into separate assignments or be given as a single multi-part assignment.
Examination: Formal

Contact Hours

Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables