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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the use of relational databases and business intelligence in organisations. It is a practical guide to designing, building, and implementing databases to support operational and decision-making objectives. Students will first learn relational database design concepts and the database query language Structured Query Language (SQL) to define and manipulate a database. They will then proceed to investigate the application of these databases as business intelligence tools, learning about data warehouses, decision support systems, data mining and the emerging concept of "big data". For business managers, effective database management for supporting organizational intelligence promises significant competitive advantage. This unit uses a well-known, standard database management system to ensure that students have a sound understanding and practical knowledge of this important component of any organisation's information systems portfolio. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has created a Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to identify IT capabilities and knowledge. This framework has been used to inform the learning outcomes of this unit. The unit is aligned with the ACS CBOK in the following. Assessed in assignments and exam: Problem Solving (Abstraction, Design); Technology Resources (Data and Information Management); Technology Building (Programming, HCI, Systems Development).
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit is offered in both off-campus and on-campus delivery mode. The on-campus delivery is presented via a weekly three hour lecture-laboratory seminar. The off-campus version is supported via Blackboard. Regular on line access is required.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Database and BI Assignment Learning Outcomes (1-5) | 50% |
| Examination ^ | Examination Learning Outcomes (6-10) | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Database and BI Assignment Learning Outcomes (1-5) | 50% |
| Examination ^ | Examination Learning Outcomes (6-10) | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the use of relational databases and business intelligence in organisations. It is a practical guide to designing, building, and implementing databases to support operational and decision-making objectives. Students will first learn relational database design concepts and the database query language Structured Query Language (SQL) to define and manipulate a database. They will then proceed to investigate the application of these databases as business intelligence tools, learning about data warehouses, decision support systems, data mining and the emerging concept of "big data". For business managers, effective database management for supporting organizational intelligence promises significant competitive advantage. This unit uses a well-known, standard database management system to ensure that students have a sound understanding and practical knowledge of this important component of any organisation's information systems portfolio. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has created a Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to identify IT capabilities and knowledge. This framework has been used to inform the learning outcomes of this unit. The unit is aligned with the ACS CBOK in the following. Assessed in assignments and exam: Problem Solving (Abstraction, Design); Technology Resources (Data and Information Management); Technology Building (Programming, HCI, Systems Development).
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The unit is offered in both off-campus and on-campus delivery mode. The on-campus delivery is presented via a weekly three hour lecture-laboratory seminar. The off-campus version is supported via Blackboard. Regular on line access is required.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Database and BI Assignment Learning Outcomes (1-5) | 50% |
| Examination ^ | Examination Learning Outcomes (6-10) | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Database and BI Assignment Learning Outcomes (1-5) | 50% |
| Examination ^ | Examination Learning Outcomes (6-10) | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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