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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Advanced
Former School/College
Pre-requisites
Unit aim
This unit will provide the student with an overall understanding of database concepts and theory. Students will learn how to design and build a database, from data analysis to mapping a specific database model. The relational model is emphasized and introduced using structured queried language (SQL) for creating and manipulating databases. Assignment work includes the analysis, design, and implementation of a database.
Unit content
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
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1 | list and explain the terminology of the relational database model | |||||||
2 | model business information requirements using entity relationship diagrams (ERD) | |||||||
3 | translate a data model (ERD) into a logical database design with normalised relations | |||||||
4 | design, develop, test and prove the functionality of a database | |||||||
5 | formulate, write and execute SQL queries | |||||||
6 | describe the necessary steps to develop an effective physical database design | |||||||
7 | explain the main functions of database administration and data warehouses. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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list and explain the terminology of the relational database model
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- GA6:
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model business information requirements using entity relationship diagrams (ERD)
- GA1:
- GA2:
- GA4:
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translate a data model (ERD) into a logical database design with normalised relations
- GA4:
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design, develop, test and prove the functionality of a database
- GA1:
- GA2:
- GA4:
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formulate, write and execute SQL queries
- GA4:
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describe the necessary steps to develop an effective physical database design
- GA1:
- GA4:
- GA6:
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explain the main functions of database administration and data warehouses.
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- GA4:
- GA6:
Prescribed texts
- Note: 7th edn is likely to become available near to beginning of Session 1. Page numbers are not provided in the study guide for the 7th edn.: Kroenke, DA & Auer, DJ, 2013, Database Concepts, 6th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey USA.
- Kroenke, DA & Auer, DJ, 2013, Database Concepts, 6th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey USA. ISBN: 978-0132742924.