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ITI2094 Databases

Faculty of Information Technology

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ITI2094 Databases is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs ITI1045 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ITI2094

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

  • ITI1045Introduction to programming

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After ITI2094

1 unit list ITI2094 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Equivalent units

The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.

Overview

This unit will provide an introduction to the concepts of database design and usage and the related issues of data management. You will develop skills in planning, designing, and implementing a data model using an enterprise-scale relational database system (Oracle). Methods and techniques will also be presented to populate, retrieve, update and implement integrity features on data in the implemented database system.

Offerings in 2026

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ITI2094.

Assessment

  • In-Class Test 1Quiz / Test
    15%
  • Assignment 1 - Database DesignArtefact
    35%
  • In-Class Test 2Quiz / Test
    15%
  • Assignment 2 - Creating, Populating and Manipulating DatabasesArtefact
    35%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply the theories of the relational database model;

  2. 2

    Develop a sound relational database design;

  3. 3

     Implement a relational database based on a sound database design;

  4. 4

    Manage data that meets user requirements, including queries and transactions;

  5. 5

    Contrast the differences between non-relational database models and the relational database model.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Applied sessions24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

This unit has a requirement of 1-2 hours per week of asynchronous learning.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Coronel, C., & Morris, Steven (2023). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (14th ed.).​ ISBN 9780357673034.

Technology resources

Monash FIT GitLab Server
All students must maintain their unit work on the FIT GitLab server (https://git.infotech.monash.edu/) to provide a secure repository for completed work and demonstrate a clear development history. Students will be provided with an account on this server.

Monash Oracle and MongoDB Servers
This unit uses the Oracle 12 and MongoDB databases running on Monash servers. All students will have an account on this server, which will suffice for all database work this semester. To access this server, students must install and run the Monash VPN software (details are available on the Moodle/Ed Lesson site).

VSCode
This unit uses VSCode as a client to access Oracle, MongoDB and FIT GitLab servers. Students must install the latest version of this software.

Data Modeler
The client software for data modelling will be available for download from the unit Moodle/Ed Lesson site. Students must ONLY use the prescribed version provided by the teaching team. You must not download and use Data Modeler from any other site

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ITI2094?

You need ITI1045 before you enrol.

What can I take after ITI2094?

ITI2094 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ITI2104.

When is ITI2094 offered?

ITI2094 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

How much work is ITI2094?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ITI2094 have an exam?

No. ITI2094 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027