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433-351 Database Systems | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr L Stern |
Prerequisites | 433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures and 433-255 Logic and Computation |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | 24 hours of lectures and approximately 12 hours of practice classes |
Subject Description | The objective of this subject is for students to understand the fundamentals of database systems, including data modelling and database design; to understand the languages and facilities provided by database systems; and to understand the implementation of database systems. Topics covered include data models: relational, deductive, object-oriented, network, hierarchical, semantic; database design; relation normalisation; query languages including SQL; integrity; security; concurrency; query processing and optimisation; and implementation of data models and database languages. |
Assessment | Project work (expected to take about 36 hours) during semester and one written examination (not exceeding 3 hours) at the end of the semester. The project work must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be advised at the commencement of the subject. |
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