DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
CSE4DBF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject starts with an overview of the architecture and management of database systems, and a discussion of different existing database models. The main focus includes relational database analysis, design, and implementation. The students learn: relational algebra as the formal foundation of relational databases; relational conceptual design using an entity-relationship diagram; relational logical database design; security and integrity; and SQL implementation of relational database queries. Students will also learn advanced normalization theory and the techniques to remove data anomalies and redundancies. In this subject, students are required to design a database application that meets the needs of a system requirement specification, and to implement the system using a commercial standard database system such as ORACLE or POSTGRESQL. In addition, a selection of advanced topics in databases will be introduced and discussed.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CSE4OOF OR Admitted into one of the following courses: SMIT or SMITCN or SMICT or SMCSC or SGCS or SGIT or SMDS or HMSA or HGSA or HMDH or HCDH or HCHCA or SMAI or SMIOTB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CSE2DBF AND Students in the following courses are not permitted to enrol: SBCS, SBIT, SBCSGT, SVCSE, SZCSC, SBITP and SBBIY
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
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 hour examination (3,000-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Assignment 2 - Database implementation (800-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
Assignment 1 - Database design and normalization theory (600-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One multiple-choice 50 minute class test (700-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 hour examination (3,000-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Assignment 2 - Database implementation (800-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
Assignment 1 - Database design and normalization theory (600-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One multiple-choice 50 minute class test (700-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 hour examination (3,000-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Assignment 2 - Database implementation (800-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
Assignment 1 - Database design and normalization theory (600-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One multiple-choice 50 minute class test (700-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, LTU Term 5, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 37 - 42
Two 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 37 - 42
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 hour examination (3,000-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Assignment 2 - Database implementation (800-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
Assignment 1 - Database design and normalization theory (600-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One multiple-choice 50 minute class test (700-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 5, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 37 - 42
Two 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
2 classes per week with 2 hours duration each
LectureWeek: 37 - 42
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
4 classes per week with 1 hour duration each
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 hour examination (3,000-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Assignment 2 - Database implementation (800-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
Assignment 1 - Database design and normalization theory (600-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One multiple-choice 50 minute class test (700-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |