Database Design (5915.7)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra UC College, Bruce, ACT |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 6672 Database Design G.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. List, describe, and illustrate the steps in a database system development life cycle;
2. Illustrate the inputs and outputs in database system development, with an emphasis on data modelling;
3. Acquire and apply fundamental skills to analyse data;
4. Develop an appropriate set of data models for relational database implementation; and
5. Utilise Structured Query Language (SQL) to query and manipulate a database server environment.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
Skills development
This unit primarily addresses the UC graduate attributes on
- Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
- Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way
- Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions
- Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6672 Database Design GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mr Sisira Adikari |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online real-time | Mr Sisira Adikari |
| 2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 26 May 2025 | On-campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
Required texts
Required Textbook: Connolly, T and Begg, C 2015, Database Systems: A practical approach to design, implementation and management,
6th edition, Boston, Pearson Education
The textbook can be borrowed from the UC library (https://www.canberra.edu.au/library) or can be purchased at the University of Canberra bookshop School Locker (https://theschoollocker.com.au/universities/university-of-canberra).
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Further information will be made available on the unit's Canvas website.
Special assessment requirements
Grades will be awarded as per the following
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Grade Letter Grade Weighted Marks
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High Distinction HD 85% - 100%
Distinction DI 75% - 84%
Credit CR 65% - 74%
Pass P 50% - 64%
Fail NX 0% - 49%
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assessment or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter.
1. Students should keep a copy of all assessment items that are submitted.
2. The lecturer reserves the right to question students orally on their submitted work
3. The assessment criterion for answers to theoretical and technical questions is both correctness and appropriate style.
4. The tutors will provide feedback to the students on their assessment. Students are encouraged to seek individual feedback from the tutor/lecturer.
Referencing requirements:
All work quoted from other written sources should be appropriately referenced using the "author-date" (Harvard) style. This style is described in detail (including electronic sources) in the Citation Guide available at:
http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing
Supplementary assessment
There is no supplementary assessment for this subject.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
An estimate of the required student workload for this subject is given below:
Lectures 12 weeks (2 hours per week) 24 hours
Tutorials/Laboratories 11 weeks (2 hours per week) 22 hours
Preparation (Lectures/tutorials/labs) 12 weeks (2 hours per week) 24 hours
Assessment 1 (Online quiz exercise) 13 hours
Assessment 2 20 hours
Assessment 3 20 hours
Assessment 4 27 hours
Total 150 hours
Participation requirements
You are strongly advised to listen to all lecture and review supporting materials. Students should also be aware that the subject will be examined on material covered in classes, including lectures, tutorials and laboratories and it is the individual student's responsibility to ensure that they are sufficiently familiar with this material. Attendance at classes is one of the best ways of ensuring this familiarity.
Required IT skills
There are no specific IT skills required for this unit.
In-unit costs
There are no additional costs associated with this unit apart from materials you choose to use in the preparation of assessment items.
Work placement, internships or practicums
NA
Additional information
Announcements made in the Canvas website of this subject are deemed to be made to all students enrolled in the unit.
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