ITC556 Database Systems (8)

Abstract

This subject will provide a solid grounding in database design and development. It will show the importance of database design in teh development of business apllications. There will be an emphasis on conceptual modeling to design a database to meet enterprise needs. The subject will also provide a study of the characteristics and requirements for decision support databases, distributed databases and data warehousing in order to better meet the needs of an enterprise.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

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

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC556
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed ITC114 or ITC423.

Incompatible subject(s)	Related subject(s)
ITC114 ITC423	ITC114 Paired Subject ITC423 Paired Subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to gather, analyse and model business requirements using Enhanced Entity Relationship Diagrams (EERD);
be able to critically analyse a database design and apply normalisation theory and techniques;
be able to critically analyse and modify an existing database design to meet new business requirements;
be able to critically analyse the requirements for a data warehouse and understand and apply the design rules to implement it;
be able to explain the importance and use of data governance and data quality rules in relation to enterprise databases.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Explain the role of database management systems and their importance to business organizations.
The importance and use of data models to design databases to meet business requirements.
The conceptual design of databases using Enhanced Entity Relationship Diagrams.
The use of normalisation theory to complete database design.
The physical design and sizing of database systems.
The characteristics, use and application of databases for decision support, distributed databases and data warehouses;
Database Management Systems software and the role of the database administrator.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.