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FIT3128 Database Systems Design - Summer semester , 2008
Unit leader :Flora Dilys SalimLecturer(s) :Caulfield
Tutors(s) :Caulfield
IntroductionWelcome to FIT3128 Database Systems Design for summer semester, 2008. This unit, CSE3180, is an introductory unit on Database Technology designed for non-FIT students who have some technical background. The unit is designed to give you an understanding of relational database design and implementation. Both theoretical and practical aspects will be covered and assessed.Unit synopsisThis unit is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts necessary for the analysis, design, use and implementation of business information systems using relational database management systems. The main topics covered include requirements elicitation, systems analysis and design informed by a lifecycle based methodology, motivation for the database approach to managing information, conceptual modelling, coverage of logical process and data models, and the use of SQL and other facilities provided by database management systems. Learning outcomesAt the conclusion of the unit the students will have the ability to communicate requirements for business functionality in terms of data required, management of that data and its processing. Students should be able to competently understand and contribute to the design and implementation of databases in the business environment. They will have sufficient skills in SQL to be able to construct test data and to develop and execute queries on a database. They will have communication and management skills to work co-operatively in a team. WorkloadThis is an on-campus unit, therefore all students are expected to attend lectures and tutorials. There are three x 2 hr lecture per week and three x 2 hr tutorial or laboratory session per week. Personal study required are as follows:
Please note that the above times are estimates, so be prepared to spend more time if you are falling behind. Also, it is generally helpful to take the time to discuss your progress on assignments and exam prep with staff during their consultation time(s) as well discussing any particular points that may be unclear. Unit relationshipsPrerequisites24 points of second level study. RelationshipsProhibitions: FIT1004, FIT9003, CSE2132, CSE3180, CSE9002, BUS3112, BUS4112, IMS9001, IMS9003, GCO9804, BUS9003, CSE4430, BUS5071. This unit is not available to any student enrolled in an FIT degree. Continuous improvementMonash is committed to ‘Excellence in education’ (Monash Directions 2025 - http://www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/directions.html) and strives for the highest possible quality in teaching and learning. To monitor how successful we are in providing quality teaching and learning Monash regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through Unit Evaluation Surveys. The University’s Unit Evaluation policy (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/unit-evaluation-policy.html) requires that every unit offered is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys as they are an important avenue for students to “have their say”. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement. Faculties have the option of administering the Unit Evaluation survey online through the my.monash portal or in class. Lecturers will inform students of the method being used for this unit towards the end of the semester. Student EvaluationsIf you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to http://www.monash.edu.au/unit-evaluation-reports/Unit staff - contact detailsUnit leaderFlora Dilys Salim
Contact hours : Friday 4 - 6 pm Lecturer(s) :Contact hours : Appointment via email Tutor(s) :Additional communication informationIn addition to the staff contact details included here, teaching staff for the unit will regularly monitor and provide feedback on the various discussion forums hosted on the unit's MUSO site. Students are encouraged to post questions, comments and answers to these forums regularly. Teaching and learning methodTeaching and learning in the unit involves:
Tutorial allocationStudents should register for tutorials/laboratories using Allocate+. You should attend your laboratory session as registered in Allocate+. Communication, participation and feedbackMonash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoing feedback throughout their studies. You will receive feedback on your work and progress in this unit. This may take the form of group feedback, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback, discussions (on line and in class) as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. You are encouraged to draw on a variety of feedback to enhance your learning. It is essential that you take action immediately if you realise that you have a problem that is affecting your study. Semesters are short, so we can help you best if you let us know as soon as problems arise. Regardless of whether the problem is related directly to your progress in the unit, if it is likely to interfere with your progress you should discuss it with your lecturer or a Community Service counsellor as soon as possible. Unit Schedule
Unit ResourcesPrescribed text(s) and readingsNo text required. Recommended text(s) and readingsThe following texts will be useful, but not mandatory, for studying the unit: Jeffrey A.Hoffer, Mary B. Prescott, Fred R. McFadden, Modern database management. 2007. Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J. Note: Older editions for the book also contain all the material necessary. Required software and/or hardwareA drawing package such as Microsoft Visio is strongly recommended; a copy of which can be obtained from the Faculty's IT service desk. You will need access to a Windows XP-based machine, and will also find it useful to install a copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (also available from the Faculty's IT service desk). Gershwin can also be used for drawing database conceptual diagram. Gershwin is installed in the computer labs. You will need access to the university labs to use an Oracle client for assignment work and exam preparation from week 2 onwards. You will also need a web browser and Microsoft Word. Information about how to obtain the relevant database software from Microsoft to allow connection to Monash's database server will also be provided via MUSO. Study resourcesStudy resources we will provide for your study are: Study resources we will provide for your study are: Please notethat all materials below will only be provided in electronic form, you willhave to print them yourself.
Library accessThe Monash University Library site contains details about borrowing rights and catalogue searching. To learn more about the library and the various resources available, please go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au. The Educational Library and Media Resources (LMR) is also a very resourceful place to visit at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/library/ Monash University Studies Online (MUSO)
Under “Online Systems” click the MUSO hyperlink In order for your MUSO unit(s) to function correctly, your computer needs to be set up and certain programs may need to be installed such as a compatible Java version (eg version 1.5.0). This can easily be done by going to http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/browserset.html to update the relevant software. You can contact MUSO Support by: Jobdesk: http://jobdesk.monash.edu.au/login/index.cfm?jobdesk_id=14 Operational hours (Monday – Thursday) – local time Australia:
8 am to 10 pm (8pm Non Teaching period) Operational hours (Friday) – local time Australia:
Australia: 8 am to 8 pm Operational hours (Saturday-Sunday) – local time (Teaching and Exam Period Only) Australia:
1 pm to 5 pm Further information can be obtained from the following site http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/index.html AssessmentUnit assessment policyThe unit is assessed with two assignments and a three hour closed book examination. To pass the unit you must:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 44% then a mark of 44-N will be recorded for the unit. Assignment tasks
Examinations
Assignment submissionSubmission details will be provided with each assignment specification. Assignment 1 will be submitted by paper submission. Assignment 2 will require both a paper and electronic submission. Details will be made available along with the detailed assignment specifications. Assignment coversheetsAll assignments must be accompanied by a signed coversheet, available from http://infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/assignments/University and Faculty policy on assessmentDue dates and extensionsThe due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are seldom regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course. The due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please make every effort to submit work by the duedates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are seldom regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised NOT to assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course. Requests for extensions must be made to the unit lecturer at least two days before the due date. You will be asked to forward original medical certificates in cases of illness, and may be asked to provide other forms of documentation where necessary. A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.Late assignmentAssignments received after the due time before 5pm on the same day will incur a penalty of up to 20%. Each successive day will incur a further 20% penalty. Assignments received more than three days late will not be accepted. This policy is strict because comments or guidance will be given on assignments as they are returned, and sample solutions may also be published and distributed,after assignment marking or with the returned assignment. Further, the extremely short timeline of the unit means that staff has less time to provide feedback and prepare solutions. Further, if you fall behind on an assignment,it may be extremely difficult for you to catch up given the intensive nature and short duration of the unit. Return datesStudents can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later. Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University Education Policy at http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/assessment/ We will aim to have assignment results made available to you within a week after assignment receipt.Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University Education Policy at http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/assessment/ Plagiarism, cheating and collusionPlagiarism and cheating are regarded as very serious offences. In cases where cheating has been confirmed, students have been severely penalised, from losing all marks for an assignment, to facing disciplinary action at the Faculty level. While we would wish that all our students adhere to sound ethical conduct and honesty, I will ask you to acquaint yourself with Student Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/committees-groups/facboard/policies/studrights.html) and the Faculty regulations that apply to students detected cheating as these will be applied in all detected cases. In this University, cheating means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in any examination or any other written or practical work to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment. It includes the use, or attempted use, of any means to gain an unfair advantage for any assessable work in the unit, where the means is contrary to the instructions for such work. When you submit an individual assessment item, such as a program, a report, an essay, assignment or other piece of work, under your name you are understood to be stating that this is your own work. If a submission is identical with, or similar to, someone else's work, an assumption of cheating may arise. If you are planning on working with another student, it is acceptable to undertake research together, and discuss problems, but it is not acceptable to jointly develop or share solutions unless this is specified by your lecturer. Intentionally providing students with your solutions to assignments is classified as "assisting to cheat" and students who do this may be subject to disciplinary action. You should take reasonable care that your solution is not accidentally or deliberately obtained by other students. For example, do not leave copies of your work in progress on the hard drives of shared computers, and do not show your work to other students. If you believe this may have happened, please be sure to contact your lecturer as soon as possible. Cheating also includes taking into an examination any material contrary to the regulations, including any bilingual dictionary, whether or not with the intention of using it to obtain an advantage. Plagiarism involves the false representation of another person's ideas, or findings, as your own by either copying material or paraphrasing without citing sources. It is both professional and ethical to reference clearly the ideas and information that you have used from another writer. If the source is not identified, then you have plagiarised work of the other author. Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty that is insulting to the reader and grossly unfair to your student colleagues. Register of counselling about plagiarismThe university requires faculties to keep a simple and confidential register to record counselling to students about plagiarism (e.g. warnings). 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