Dr Campbell Wilson
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +61 3 990 31142
Fax: +61 3 990 31077
Mr Manoj Kathpalia
Fax: +61 3 990 31077
Welcome to FIT9019 Database Technology.
FIT9019 is a unit designed to introduce the student to database technology. It assumes no previous database knowledge.
Workload commitments are:
You will need to allocate up to 5 hours per week in some weeks, for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.
For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/
On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/
| Week | Date* | Topic | Key dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19/07/10 | Introduction | |
| 2 | 26/07/10 | Relational Data Model | |
| 3 | 02/08/10 | Database Design 1 | |
| 4 | 09/08/10 | Database Design 2 | |
| 5 | 16/08/10 | SQL 1 | |
| 6 | 23/08/10 | SQL 2 | |
| 7 | 30/08/10 | SQL 3 | |
| 8 | 06/09/10 | Physical Database Design 1 | Assignment 1 Due (3PM 07-Sep-10) |
| 9 | 13/09/10 | Physical Database Design 2 | |
| 10 | 20/09/10 | Database Security, Concurrency & Recovery | |
| Mid semester break | |||
| 11 | 04/10/10 | PL/SQL | |
| 12 | 11/10/10 | Advanced Database Topics | Assignment 2 Due (3PM 12-Oct-10) |
| 13 | 18/10/10 | Review | |
*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.
Please see Recommended texts
Connolly, T. and Begg, C., Database Systems - A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management (4th ed.), Addison-Wesley, 2005, ISBN -13 978-0-321-21025-8.
Elmasri, R. & Navathe, S.B. Fundamentals of Database Systems (5th ed.), Addison-Wesley, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-0-321-36957-2.
To access weekly lecture/class materials, you will need an Adobe Acrobat reader, and Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
You will need access to:
• a personal computer with access to the internet via dial-up connection or preferably by broadband
• a printer for assignments
On-campus students, and those studying at supported study locations may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook.
Study resources we will provide for your study are:
Unit Web Page: Login to Moodle
Lecture notes/PowerPoint slides, tutorial sheets, assignment specifications and other relevant materials will be posted on the web site each week.
The following database management system software will be used in FIT9019:
• Microsoft Access
• Oracle 10g
The above software will be provided in the Monash computing laboratories. It is not necessary for the student to purchase any software.
To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:
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 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.
Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.
Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.
Assignment submission and preparation requirements will be detailed in each assignment specification. Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced. You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
1. Quality of the benefits of database approach to the management of data.
2. Correctness and quality of database design. This should support the business requirements outlined in the case study.
3. Correctness of the normalisation process.
4. Correctness of the Database Design Language (DBDL) for the normalised relations.
1. Correctness of any changes made to the relations provided to accomodate the business requirements.
2. Correctness of the data used to populate the tables.
3. Correctness and quality of SQL commands to implement the queries identified. These will be assessed as to whether the output of the commands answers the business queies asked.
4. Use of any Oracle features with justification in the implementation.
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 not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.
Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.
A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.
Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html
If you believe that your assignment will be delayed because of circumstances beyond your control such as illness, you should apply for an extension prior to the due date. All applications for extensions must be made in writing to your lecturer. Medical certificates or other supporting documentation will be required.
Late assignments submitted without an approved extension may be accepted (up to one week late) at the discretion of the lecturer, but will be penalised at the rate of 10% of total assignment marks per day (including weekends). Assignments received later than one week after the due date will not normally be accepted.
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes
Graded assignments with comments
Please visit the following URL: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/appendix.html for further information about: