ITI9132 Introduction to databases
Faculty of Information Technology
ITI9132 Introduction to databases is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Indonesia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ITI9132
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ITI9132
1 unit list ITI9132 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
This unit is only available to students enrolled at the Indonesia campus.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit will introduce the concept of data management in an organisation through relational database technology. Theoretical foundation of relational model, analysis and design, implementation of relational database using SQL will be covered.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Indonesia term 1 | Indonesia | Blended |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Artefact50%
- Assignment 2Artefact50%
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
Apply the theories of the relational database model;
- 2
Develop a sound relational database design;
- 3
Implement a relational database based on a sound database design;
- 4
Manage data that meets user requirements, including queries and transactions;
- 5
Contrast the differences between non-relational database models and the relational database model.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online, live streamed and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average four hours of scheduled activities per week and 20 hours of self-study time including a two hour optional help desk session per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Coronel, C., & Morris, Steven (2019). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (13th ed.). ISBN 9781337627900. OR Coronel, C., & Morris, Steven (2023). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (14th ed.). ISBN 9780357673034.
Technology resources
Monash FIT GitLab Server
You will be required to maintain your unit work on the FIT GitLab server https://git.infotech.monash.edu/ to both provide a secure repository for work completed and to demonstrate a clear development history. You will be provided with an account on this server.
MS Teams
You will be required to maintain your group communication on the MS Teams private channel. You will be provided with an account to access MS Teams and their private group channel.
SQL Developer
This unit will make use of the Oracle 12 database running on a Monash server. You will have an account on this server which will suffice for all database work this semester. To access this server you will need to install and run the Monash VPN software (details available from the Moodle site). The client software for accessing Oracle (SQL Developer) will be available via a download from the Unit Moodle site - you must ONLY use the prescribed version available from Moodle, you must not download and use SQL Developer from any other site.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Dwi Rahayu
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Arif Perdana
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITI9132?
ITI9132 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ITI9132?
ITI9132 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ITI5202.
When is ITI9132 offered?
ITI9132 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is ITI9132?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ITI9132 have an exam?
No. ITI9132 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.