Database Design G (6672.5)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Database Design G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-Campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces a practical approach to the development and design of database systems. The emphasis is placed on relational database management systems, their design and implementation in a modern organisational environment. The use of modern query languages for relational databases is discussed and experienced. Conceptual, logical and physical database design issues are also covered. Other topics include client server database computing and database administration issues.

This unit may be cotaught with 5915 Database Design.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Describe, illustrate the steps in a database system development life cycle;
2. Explain, classify and categorize the inputs and outputs in that process, with an emphasis on data modelling;
3. Analyse data and apply data analysis for data modelling;
4. Design and develop an appropriate set of data models for relational database implementation; and
5. Demonstrate the use of the SQL language in a database server environment.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 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

1. Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
2. Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way
3. Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions
4. 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

5915 Database Design

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Masoud Mohammadian
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Masoud Mohammadian
Not available

Required texts

Connolly, T and Begg, C 2015, Database Systems: A practical approach to design, implementation and management,
6th edition, Boston, Pearson Education

The text book can be purchased at the University of Canberra bookshop. 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Further information will be made available on the unit's Canvas website.

Special assessment requirements

To pass this unit, you will need to satisfy the following conditions:

a. You must achieve at least 50% as a combined total of the available marks of the two assignments and online quiz exercise; and

b. You must achieve at least 50% of the available marks in the Take Home Assessment.

Once these conditions have been satisfied, 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 assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter. Tutors will also be happy to assist in this regard.

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 assignments. 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

 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

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 (3 hours per week)   24 hours


Assignment 1                                                                                                         20 hours


Online exercises                                                                                                     13 hours


Assignment 2                                                                                                         20 hours


Self Study/Practice/ Take home assessment                                                               27 hours


Total                                                                                                                          150 

Participation requirements

Attendance at classes is not compulsory but you are strongly advised to attend all classes. Students should also be aware that the unit 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. While the lecture notes and course materials are available on the subject website, these are intended to be broad outlines of the lectures. Do not make the mistake of assuming that the materials perfectly substitute for class attendance.

Required IT skills

There are no specific IT skills required for this unit.

This unit involves face-to-face tutorial/laboratory seessions and lecture. 

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

None.

Additional information

Announcements made in the class and website of this subject are deemed to be made to all students enrolled in the unit.