Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Computer and Security Science

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• Unit Title

  Systems and Database Design

• Unit Code

  CSG1207

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit introduces students to the concepts of relational databases, including database design via normalisation and entity-relationship modelling in order to solve problems. It explores the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) to create, populate and administer relational databases and to perform complex queries upon the data inside them.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from CSI1241, CSI4201

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI2341, CSI5135

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Construct complex queries to retrieve data in a relational database using SQL.
2. Design relational databases using normalisation and entity-relationship modelling.
3. Distinguish between a logical and a physical database design.
4. Understand the fundamental concepts of relational databases and what distinguishes them from other data storage methods.
5. Use SQL to implement, populate and administer a database design in a relational database management system (RDBMS).

Unit Content

1. Creating and administering databases in SQL.
2. Data manipulation and querying in SQL.
3. Database design using entity-relationship modelling.
4. Database design using normalisation.
5. Introduction to RDBMS technology and SQL.
6. Introduction to database models, concepts, terminology and history.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures & practical workshops, research and group work.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• Pratt, P. J., & Last, M. Z. (2008). A guide to SQL (8th ed.). Mason: Cengage.
• Turley, P., & Wood, D. (2009). Beginning T-SQL with microsoft SQL server 2005 and 2008. Indianapolis: Wiley.
• Connolly, T., & Begg, C. E. (2010). Database systems: A practical approach to design, implementation and management (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
• Coronel, C., Morris, S., & Rob, P. (2011). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (9th ed.). Australia; United States: Cengage.
• Silberschatz, T., Korth, H. F., & Sudarshan, S. (2010). Database system concepts (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Hoffer, J. A., & McFadden, F. R. (2009). Modern database management (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.

Website References

• Microsoft SQL Server Library http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb545450%28v=MSDN.10%29.aspx

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