Database Design (5915.7)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra UC College, Bruce, ACT |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 6672 Database Design G.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. List, describe, and illustrate the steps in a database system development life cycle;
2. Illustrate the inputs and outputs in database system development, with an emphasis on data modelling;
3. Acquire and apply fundamental skills to analyse data;
4. Develop an appropriate set of data models for relational database implementation; and
5. Utilise Structured Query Language (SQL) to query and manipulate a database server environment.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
Skills development
This unit primarily addresses the UC graduate attributes on
- Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
- Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way
- Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions
- Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6672 Database Design GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
| 2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
| 2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 23 September 2024 | On-campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
| 2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 26 May 2025 | On-campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Masoud Mohammadian |
Required texts
Required Textbook: Connolly, T and Begg, C 2015, Database Systems: A practical approach to design, implementation and management,
6th edition, Boston, Pearson Education
The textbook can be borrowed from the UC library (/library) or can be purchased at the 麻豆村 of Canberra bookshop School Locker (https://theschoollocker.com.au/universities/university-of-canberra).
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Further information will be made available on the unit's Canvas website.
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, you will need to satisfy the following conditions:
a. You must achieve at least 50% as a combined total of the available marks of the two assignments and online quiz exercise; and
b. You must achieve at least 50% of the available marks in the Take Home Assessment.
Once these conditions have been satisfied, grades will be awarded as per the following
| Grade Letter | Grade Weighted | Marks |
| High Distinction | HD | 85% - 100% |
| Distinction | DI | 75% - 84% |
| Credit | CR | 65% - 74% |
| Pass | P | 50% - 64% |
| Fail | NX | <50% |
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter. Tutors will also be happy to assist in this regard.
Students should keep a copy of all assessment items that are submitted.
The assessment criterion for answers to theoretical and technical questions is both correctness and appropriate style.
The tutors will provide feedback to the students on their assignments. Students are encouraged to seek individual feedback from the tutor/lecturer.
Referencing requirements:
All work quoted from other written sources should be appropriately referenced using the "author-date" (Harvard) style. This style is described in detail (including electronic sources) in the Citation Guide available at:
http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing
The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and 麻豆村 of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
| Activity |
Details |
Hours |
| Lectures |
11 weeks (4 hours per week) |
44 |
| Tutorials/Laboratories |
11 weeks (2 hours per week) |
22 |
| Preparation (Lectures/tutorials/labs) |
11 weeks (2 hours per week) |
22 |
| Assignment 1 |
Indiviual assignment | 17 |
| Online Quizzes |
Two quizzes | 10 |
| Assignment 2 |
The group assignment | 20 |
| Self-Study/Practice |
Self-study | 15 |
| Total hours: | Total commitments |
150 |
Participation requirements
Attendance at classes is not compulsory but you are strongly advised to attend all classes. Students should also be aware that the subject will be examined on material covered in classes, including lectures, tutorials and laboratories and it is the individual student's responsibility to ensure that they are sufficiently familiar with this material. Attendance at classes is one of the best ways of ensuring this familiarity. While the lecture notes and course materials are available on the subject website, these are intended to be broad outlines of the lectures. Do not make the mistake of assuming that the materials perfectly substitute for class attendance.
Required IT skills
There are no specific IT skills required for this unit.
In-unit costs
There are no additional costs associated with this unit apart from materials you choose to use in the preparation of assessment items.
Work placement, internships or practicums
NA
Additional information
Announcements made in the class and Canvas website of this subject are deemed to be made to all students enrolled in the unit.
