DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS

CSE2DBX

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

To operate effectively within any information system, an understanding of the theory and practice of database management systems is essential. This subject is designed to deepen your interest and expertise in this area. We start by looking at how database systems have evolved. The subject is focused on the relational data model and students learn the basics of database design using entity-relationship diagrams and how this design can then be mapped onto the relation model. A significant part of the subject is devoted to the use of structured query language (SQL). A commercial database management system will be used throughout the subject to provide hands-on skills. Foundations of normalising as well as implementing security will also be discussed. Several commercial directions in database use such as distributed databases, NoSQL and data warehousing also form part of the discussions.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in the following course: SBAIO

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Database Systems: Design, Implementation & Management

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Morris. S, & Coronel. C.

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Database fundamentals learning guide

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Computer Power Institute

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Didasko Digital

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain the functions of a database and show how a database meets the information needs of management.
02. Apply the relational database model as a design tool and as a structure for a database management system.
03. Develop ER/EER diagrams to model data requirements and mapping them to the relational model.
04. Create queries using standard Structured Query Language (SQL).
05. Apply the principles of normalization to a problem in order to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity.
06. Explain how security is implemented in database system.
07. Explain commercial directions in database use, including client-server models, distributed databases, NoSQL and data warehousing.

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 10, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 11, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 12, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 4, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 5, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 6, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 7, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 8, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 9, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eric Pardede

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Laboratory report about Database Management System (DBMS) development (equivalent to 450-words)Database tables and queries need to be created on a SQL Server environment as stored procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Written (word-processed) report (equivalent to 450-words)Create ER/EER diagram and map to relational model

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

Advanced Database research report (equivalent to 1,000-words)Research and report on an advanced database topic. Individual topics provided during the 6th week of teaching.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO7

Written laboratory report (500-words) and Oral presentation (5-mins) (total 1,000-words)Students use a DBMS to write actual queries and submit a lab report. Students are subsequently asked to verbally respond to questions about their report (5 minute oral).

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

One 1.5-hour exam delivered via the Learning Management System (equivalent to 1,500-words)LMS security mechanisms (specific IP addresses, password protection, time limited) will be used for security. Teacher graded online exam. Short answer and essay questions delivered via LMS. The exam is timed.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6