Database Fundamentals

Course aim

To design and construct a relational database for a small organisation.

Course content

Information, data, database, database management systems.
Relational model.
Database constraints: keys and referential constraints.
SQL data definition, SQL data manipulation, SQL queries.
Selection, projection, join and outer joins, union, except, intersection, views and aggregation.
Database design (conceptual, logical and physical).
Unified modelling language and normalisation.
Access control and database administration.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFT 1016	Information Technology Fundamentals

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LBSP	COMP 1039	Problem Solving and Programming
LBMH	COMP 1039	Problem Solving and Programming

For LBSP and LBMH students whose programs do not include INFT 1016 Information Technology Fundamentals, COMP 1039 Problem Solving and Programming can be used as an alternative prerequisite.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Practical examination, Problem solving exercise, Programming exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.