Course Description

Title:

Database Management Systems

Code:

ITECH1006

Formerly:

CP611

Faculty / Division: Faculty of Science and Technology

Teaching Period:

2015/07

Author:

Mohammad Awrangjeb

Program Level:
AQF Level of Program
5

10

Level
Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

Pre-requisites:

Nil

Co-requisites:

Nil

Exclusions:

(CP611 and CP858 and ITECH5006)

Credit Points:

15

ASCED Code:

020303

Organisation:
Delivery Mode:
Regular semester
Structure:
This course consists of one two-hour lecture, one one-hour tutorial and one one-hour
laboratory.
Staff:
Type

Name

Lecturer

Mazher Hussain

Tutor

Belal Chowdhury

Course Coordinator

Mohammad Awrangjeb

Room

Telephone

216

Email

0425533266 hmazher@academic.mit.edu.au
8600 6700 bchowdhury@academic.mit.edu.au

T140

51226462 mohammad.awrangjeb@federation.edu.a
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FedUni Lecturer

Mohammad Awrangjeb

mohammad.awrangjeb@federation.edu.a
u

Timetable:
Time

Room

Lecture

Type

Tuesday

Day

9:00 - 11:00 A.M

216

Mazher Hussain

Staff

Tutorial 1

Tuesday

11:00 - 1:00 P.M

508

Mazher Hussain

Tutorial 2

Tuesday

11:00 - 1:00 P.M

503

Belal Chowdhury

Tutorial 3

Tuesday

11:00 - 1:00 P.M

502

Amita

Additional consultation time can be booked by contacting the staff member concerned directly.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1. explain usage of a number of different types of information systems in commercial use;
K2. demonstrate an understanding of emerging trends in database technology;
K3. describe the different models of database management systems (hierarchical, network,
relational, object);
K4. design a relational database for a provided scenario utilising tools and techniques
including ER diagrams, relation models and normalisation;
K5. describe relational algebra and its relationship to Structured Query Language (SQL);
Skills:
S1. interpret entity-relationship diagrams to implement a relational database;
S2. demonstrate skills in designing and building a database application using a
commercially available database management system development tool;
S3. use a query language for data manipulation;
Application of knowledge and skills:
A1. design and implement a relational database using a database management system;
A2. utilise a query language tools and techniques to obtain data and information from a
database;
Values and Graduate Attributes:
Values:
V1. appreciate the need for a level of professionalism when designing and implementing
database solutions.
Graduate Attributes:
Attribute
Continuous Learning

Brief Description
Utilising a blended learning approach facilitated by case studies and

Focus
Medium

scenarios requiring the storage and management of data.

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Self Reliance

Students will participate in self-directed learning environment to

Medium

develop their technical and theoretical expertise in the field of

database management systems.
Engaged Citizenship

Students will utilise database management tools currently in use

Low

within industry.
Social Responsibility

Students will be introduced to the concepts of information privacy and

Medium

security.

Content:
Scope:
Topics may include:

Introduction to database management systems, advantages of the database approach,

data modelling, schemas, access and security provisions for multi-user databases.
The relational model, primary and foreign keys, referential integrity, relational algebra,
structured query language and normalisation.
Database systems in the context of information systems, types of information systems,
organisation and management theories.
Human computer interaction fundamentals, visual design standards.
Database maintenance operations, retrieving information from a database, logical
transactions, locking and avoidance of deadlocks, logging, backup and recovery.

Sequence:
The following is an approximate guide to the sequence of topics in this course.
Week(s)

Topic(s)

1-3

Database principles and concepts, E-R Modelling, Normalisation

4-6

Relational Algebra / Structured Query Language

7-9

Database Life Cycle / DBA, Information Systems / Application Development

10 - 12

Distributed Databases, Transaction Processing, Recovery, Security, Review

Learning Tasks and Assessment:

Participation in lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory classes. Completion of all tutorial
and laboratory worksheets for the semester.
Students are expected to spend time regularly out of scheduled classes, reading reference
material as required, reviewing topics already covered in lectures and preparing for
forthcoming topics and laboratory classes and completing assessment tasks.
Assessment for this course will be based on a number of tasks. These may include written
assignments, programming tasks and laboratory exercises covering the systems
development and programming design. An end of semester examination is based on all
aspects of the course.
Learning Outcomes Assessed

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K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2

K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S2, S3

Development of skills and deepening of

Assignments, tutorial questions,

understanding

laboratory exercises

Participation in class activities, supplementary

Examination(s)/Test(s)

reading and other activities as suggested in

lectures

The following tasks will be graded.

Task
Tutorial Part 1

Released

Due

Weighting

Type

Week 1

In timetabled tutorial

4%

6%

20%

20%

50%

(Week 5)
Tutorial Part 2

Week 1

In timetabled tutorial
(Week Various)

Assignment 1

Week 2

Thu, May 7, 2015 - 17:00

(Week 7)

Assignment 2

Week 8

Thu, Jun 4, 2015 - 17:00

(Week 11)

Examination

Exam period

End of exam

Students are expected to spend time regularly out of scheduled classes, reading reference
material as required, reviewing topics already covered in lectures and preparing for
forthcoming topics and tutorial/laboratory classes and completing assessment tasks.
Assessment for this course will be based on a number of tasks. Participation in tutorials and
computer laboratory classes. Completion of all weekly tutorial and laboratory worksheets.
Working with other students and sharing understanding in labs and tutorials is important.
Assignments are based on and extend the experience gained in the labs and tutorial work.
The end of semester examination samples the whole course and is designed to test
understanding, not memory. The best preparation for the exam is to participate fully in all
classes and assessment tasks, to consult the textbook and other references provided and, if
necessary, to seek assistance from fellow students and teaching staff if the course content
is not clear.
Final Exam:
The final exam in this course will take place in the end of term exam period. It will be a 3
hour exam and students will NOT be permitted to take in any materials.
Assessment Criteria:
In order to receive a passing grade in this Course, students must receive a passing mark in
the invigilated (Type B) assessment tasks and an overall passing mark in the combined
result of all (Type A and Type B) assessment tasks. Additionally, students who are
determined to be 'at risk' may be subject to extra requirements such as minimum
attendance. Failure to satisfy these extra requirements may result in an automatic fail in the
course.

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Topics Assessed :
All topics covered during this course are subject to assessment.
`Turnitin` Submission:
In order to verify the originality of assessment tasks, students may be required to use
Turnitin plagiarism software to check their assignment before submission. Full details of
requirements and how to use Turnitin will be provided by the Course Coordinator.
Late Assignment:
For all assessment items handed in after the official due date without an agreed extension, a
10% penalty will be applied to the total mark for each day (or part thereof) late after the due
date (including weekends and public holidays).
Extensions:
If students are adversely affected by life circumstances then they may, at the discretion of
the Course Coordinator, be granted up to one week as an extension on the due date. If
students' work is affected to a substantial degree, requiring more than the few days
extension, then they may apply for Special Consideration.
Special Consideration:
In the case of serious illness, loss or bereavement, hardship or trauma students may be
granted special consideration. In cases of absence from a scheduled examination or
lateness in submitting an assignment, it is the responsibility of the student (or other party) to
notify the Course Coordinator preferably on the day. Application for Special Consideration
should be made to the School Administration Office of your course or your Partner Provider
Office not later than three days after the date of the examination or submission of the
component of assessment. Deferred examinations will be held after the end of the normal
examination period. For more information on the special consideration policy and to access
the
appropriate
forms,
see
http://policy.federation.edu.au/student_services_and_administration/enrolment/special_cons
ideration/ch01.php
Exam Eligibility:
To be eligible to sit for the examination a student must have undertaken and submitted at
least one prior assessment task (worth more than 10%) for this Course.
Available Grades:
A list of the available grades, a description of the corresponding required student
performance and the required percentages for the Course is given in the University
Handbook. https://federation.edu.au/students/essential-info/administration/exams/results
The Course Coordinator may standardise raw marks before allocating grades.

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Plagiarism:
It is important to learn from the work of others and you are encouraged to explore the library,
World Wide Web resources and have discussions with other students. However work for
assessment must be entirely the student's own work. Plagiarism is the presentation of the
expressed thought or work of another person as though it is one's own without properly
acknowledging that person. You must not allow other students to copy your work and must
take care to safeguard against this happening. In cases of copying, normally all students
involved will be penalised equally; an exception will be if you can demonstrate the work is
your own and you took reasonable care to safeguard against copying. Plagiarism is a
serious offence. As set out in the University Regulation 6.1.1 students who are caught
plagiarising will, for a first offence, be given a zero mark for that task. A second offence will
result in a failing grade for the Course(s) involved and any subsequent offence will be
referred to the Student Discipline Committee. More information about the plagiarism policy
and
procedure
for
the
university
can
be
found
at
http://federation.edu.au/students/learning-and-study/online-help-with/plagiarism
Academic Regulations:
Supplementary information concerning teaching, learning, and assessment may be provided
from time to time in response to unforeseen circumstances. This may include changes in
times or location of classes, order of the schedule or due dates for assignments.
Announcement of these matters in classes and placement of a notice on the course Moodle
page shall be deemed to be official notification.
FedUni has a range of educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which you can find
at http://policy.federation.edu.au/category_list.php?catalogue_id=115
Student Support:
The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from your
studies.
You
can
see
the
list
of
Student
Services
contacts
at
http://federation.edu.au/students#Assistance_support_and_services
Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability
Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. The role of the DLU is to support the
development of a learning and working environment that maximise participation in University
life by students with a disability
Learning Management System:
This course makes use of Moodle to support your learning. You can access Moodle from
the FedUni home page or at https://moodle.federation.edu.au/login/index.php If you do not
have access for this course you should notify your course co-ordinator immediately
Presentation of Academic Work:
FedUni General Guide to Referencing

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Materials:
Reading:
Textbooks:
Coronel, C., Morris, S. and Rob, P. (2014). Database Systems: Design Implementation,
and Management, 11th Edition. Cengage Learning.
References:
Connolly, Thomas and Begg, Carolyn. (2007). A Practical Approach to Design,
Implementation and Management. Addison Wesley.
Date, C. J. (1995). An Introduction to Database Systems. Addison-Wesley.
Pratt, Philip J. (2003). A Guide to SQL. Thomson Course Technology.
Pratt, P.J. & Adamski, J.J. (2008). Concepts of Database Management (6th Edition).
Thomson Course Technology .
Ullman, Jeffrey D. and Widom, Jennifer. (2002). A First Course in Database Systems.
Prentice Hall.
Rob, P., & Coronel, C. (2002). Database Systems: Design Implementation, and
Management. Cengage Learning.
SAFARI:
Hernandez, M.J. (2003). Database Design for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to
Relational Database Design. Addison-Wesley. Available here.
Riordan, R.M. (2005). Designing Effective Database Systems. Addison-Wesley
Professional. Available here.
Petersen, J. (2002). Absolute Beginner`s Guide to Databases. Que. Available here.
Note that some material in lectures, assignments and other resources provided to students
may contain direct quotations from the text book(s) and references listed.
Adopted Reference Style:
APA

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