This unit looks at the design and implementation issues of database management systems. Advanced database design using the object-relational approach and multi-dimensional database design are explored. Record, file and index structures are dealt with at the basic level. Higher level details of consistency, atomicity and durability are introduced along with modern trends in databases.
2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk
Workload commitments are:
You will need to allocate up to 5 hours per week in some weeks, for use of a computer to access the Oracle databases.
FIT1004 or CSE2132 or equivalent
David Taniar
David Taniar
Winy (Geng Zhao)
Jason (Kefeng Xuan)
At the completion of this unit students will be able to:
Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class Test | 10% | Class Test, Thursday 21 April 2011 |
| Assignment | 30% | Week 11, Friday 20 May 2011 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
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| Week | Date* | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21/02/11 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | 28/02/11 | Multidimensional Database Design: Introduction | |
| 2 | 07/03/11 | Multidimensional Database Design: Modelling | |
| 3 | 14/03/11 | Multidimensional Database Design: Queries | |
| 4 | 21/03/11 | ||
| 5 | 28/03/11 | Object-Relational Database Design: Manipulations | |
| 6 | 04/04/11 | Object-Relational Database Design: Advanced DW Design | |
| 7 | 11/04/11 | ||
| 8 | 18/04/11 | Physical Database Design | Class Test, Thursday 21 April 2011 |
| Mid semester break | |||
| 9 | 02/05/11 | Physical Database Design | |
| 10 | 09/05/11 | Semi-structured Database Design and Storage | |
| 11 | 16/05/11 | Semi-structured Database Design and Storage | Assignment due, Friday 20 May 2011 |
| 12 | 23/05/11 | Semi-structured Database Design and Storage | |
| 30/05/11 | SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC | |
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This is an individual class test. Students will be assesed for their understanding on multidimensional design, object-relational design, and physical database design. Case studies will be given as well.
Students will develop a database design incorporating multidimensional design, temporal design using object-relational methods, and query optimization. A case study will be given as well.
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