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Reason for introducing GCO3851 is reflected in "Obsolete Reasons for Introduction" above.
The reason of the syllabus change in this version is because it is an equivalent unit to the core unit, FIT1004, which is introduced in Semester 1, 2006, as part of the BITS degree.
The reason of the syllabus change in this version is because it is an equivalent unit to the core unit, FIT1004, which is introduced in Semester 1, 2006, as part of the BITS degree.
See "Obsolete Reasons for Introduction"
See "Obsolete Reasons for Introduction"
GCO3851 offers theoretical knowledge and practical applications for the use of database technology to support a wide range of Information Systems in a variety of applications. The use of database technology for the persistent storage of information, is a vital skill to aquire to enable students to be competitive and informed in their further study or future employment.
At the completion of this unit students will have knowledge and understanding of:
At the completion of this unit students will have developed attitudes that enable them to:
ASCED Discipline Group classification: 020303 Database Management
This unit will provide an introduction to the concepts of database management. This will include planning, designing, using and implementing a data model using an enterprise-scale relational database system. Methods and techniques will also be presented to populate, retrieve, update and implement integrity features on data in the implemented database system.
This unit will provide an introduction to the principles and concepts of database systems their organisation and management. The issues of physical and logical data description are addressed. Various data models,and a query language, are introduced. This will include planning, designing, using and implementing a data model using an enterprise-scale relational database system. Methods and techniques will also be presented to populate, retrieve, update and implement integrity features on data in the implemented database system.
Prescribed text:
Rob, P. and Coronel, C., Database Systems 6th Edn., Thomson Course Technology, 2004
Recommended Reading:
Hoffer, J.A., Prescott, M.B. and McFadden, F.R., Modern Database Management 7th Edn., Addison-Wesley, 2005
Kifer, M., Berstein, A. and Lewis, P., Database Systems: An Application-Oriented Approach, 2nd Edn., Addison-Wesley, 2005
On-campus and Off-campus learning
Teaching will be conducted through lectures and tutorials which will include discussion groups and the use of commercial database management software. The specified reading will support the lecture and tutorial activity. The unit will also be taught by OCL using a range of web based and printed materials.
Lectures: The lectures will introduce the theory and explore each topic addressing objectives 1 to 10. Laboratory sessions: Laboratory sessions will provide an environment in which material presented in lectures will be reviewed and put into practice, where possible. Students will undertake exercises that will enable them to create and maintain a database addressing objectives 1 to 10.
Assessment will include two practical assignments based on case studies and a three hour exam based on both the theorectical and practical content of the subject.
Assessment will consist of one three hour examination primarily designed to test theoretical and practical knowledge, and two practical assignments; both of which must be attempted. In arriving at the final grade for this subject, the examination will carry 60% of the result and the practical work will carry 40% WORKLOADS
12 hours per week. Contact time for on-campus modes will usually be four hours per week. The breakdown of contact time into lectures, tutorials, laboratories, workshops and studio sessions will be set individually for each campus.
On-campus offerings will require a high-tech lecture theatre with data display and internet connection, with a PC and facility to plug in a laptop, for two hours per week throughout the semester. Equivalent requirements for summer semester offerings.
Will be set according to the individual needs of each campus offering. Tutorials will normally be scheduled in flexible learning spaces with access to networked computers, discussion and group-work facilities (flexible desk arrangements, white boards, data projectors).
Oracle Client, IRA (Instructional Relational Algebra), Visio, Gershwin
Special Interest Group (SIG) to monitor unit and prepare resources.
One lecturer from GSIT to teach the unit. A tutor (from GSIT) per tutorial/lab session/workshop/studio offering each semester.
Adequate copies of at least the recommended texts listed above.
100% from GSIT
Since GCO3851 uses the syllabus of FIT1004, which is a Faculty unit, the team responsible for FIT1004 development has had represntatives from all organizational units of the faculty.
The administration of teaching of GCO3851 is handled by GSIT.
Off-campus learning requirements: students are required to have access to a PC with a specified minimum configuration and to the Internet
FIT1004, GCO2815, GCO3851, IMS2112, IMS1907. (Computing and IT students may not take this unit.)
Semester 1, 2006
Semester 1 and Semester 2.
24 Jul 2003 | Kai Ting | Change offering semester, update textbook and other old entries |
28 Jul 2003 | Kim Styles | Move the semester of offering to semester 1, update the textbook and other entries as the unit is added into the Avatar for the first time. |
19 Aug 2003 | Denise Martin | FEC Approval |
20 Aug 2003 | Kim Styles | Addition of IMS prohibitions |
01 Sep 2003 | Annabelle McDougall | FacultyBoard Approval |
01 Apr 2004 | Shyh Teng | Changes and checks for 04/04 education committee meeting. |
17 Oct 2005 | David Sole | Added Software requrirements template |
21 Oct 2005 | David Sole | Updated requirements template to new format |
21 Apr 2006 | Shyh Teng | Modify fields to match syllabus of FIT1004 |
21 Apr 2006 | Shyh Teng | modified ResourceReqs/StaffReqs |
23 May 2006 | Gayle Nicholas | submit for FEC meeting |
23 May 2006 | Geraldine DCosta | GCO School Approval, Approved for submission FEC Mtg 3/06 |
19 Jun 2006 | Ralph Gillon | FEC Approval |
30 Jun 2006 | Ralph Gillon | FacultyBoard Approval |
13 Dec 2007 | Julianna Dawidowicz | modified UnitName |
13 Dec 2007 | Julianna Dawidowicz | GCO3851 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval ) |
13 Dec 2007 | Julianna Dawidowicz | FEC Approval |
13 Dec 2007 | Julianna Dawidowicz | FacultyBoard Approval - Faculty Board approved the disestablishment of this unit at 05/07 meeting |
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