Database Analysis and Design

Unit code: NIT5130 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit discusses the specialised skills for designing and using relational databases. It is a core unit in this advanced and applied IT course. The unit provides students with an in-depth knowledge of SQL relational data modelling, database design, and daily administration and deployment of the relational database.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Abstract data requirements into data models using entity-relationship diagram and relational data model and design relational databases;
  2. Formulate efficient SQL queries to store, manipulate and transform data into useful information to users;
  3. Assess and rationalise database design with functional dependencies and normal forms;
  4. Propose and devise query optimisation, transaction and security management for relational database management systems; and
  5. Exhibit mastery of theoretical knowledge and practical skills relating to the Relational Data Model and Relational Database Management Systems.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 10%
Laboratory submissions (10)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 50%
Tests (2)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 40%
Group Database Project

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management
NTIP | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Master of Applied Information Technology
NMIT | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
Master of Engineering
NMEN | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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