ITC114 Database Management Systems (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject aims to provide a solid grounding in Database Management theory and application, and its place within the implementation of computer based applications. There will be an emphasis on conceptual modeling to design the database that is implemented and queried using Structured Query Language (SQL).

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Distance	Albury-Wodonga
Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Albury-Wodonga
Session 3
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Distance	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC114

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed ITC202 or ITC423 or ITC443

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to apply database theory to the design and implementation of relational databases;
be able to analyse and model business database requirements using Entity Relationship Diagrams (EDR);
be able to analyse a database design and apply normalisation theory and techniques;
be able to implement a database design using Structured Query Language (SQL);
be able to explain the use of transaction processing, security and database integrity in relation to relational databases.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Definition of a database, database management systems and their importance to business organizations.
The importance and use of data models to design databases to meet business requirements.
Gathering user requirements for database design.
The physical design and sizing of database systems.
The conceptual design of databases using Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD).
The use of database normalisation techniques to complete database design.
Database integrity, transactions, concurrency, recovery and security.
Database Management Systems software and the role of the database administrator.

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