Advanced Databases, Warehouses and The Cloud

Course aim

To introduce the theory and practice of databases, data warehouses and data management in the cloud environment. To design and query relational and non relational databases, including data warehouses and cloud databases.

Course content

The relational model and database constraints; Data management and retrieval using SQL; Database conceptual design; Database logical design; Data warehouse architecture and components; Star and snow flake schemas; the Multidimensional model; the Relational model for OLAP; Data warehouse design; Data upload and update; Reporting and analysis; Cloud databases and warehouses; Use of Hadoop and Big Data in Data Warehouses; and Present novel and emerging structures in databases appearing in the real world.

 

Textbook(s)

Jukic, N 2020, Database Systems: Introduction to Databases and Data Warehouses, 2nd edition

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 4020	Big Data Concepts
INFS 5144	Data Wrangling and Social Media Analytics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
Online	2 hours 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

Assignment, Critical analysis, Skills demonstration

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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