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 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Other periods
- Indonesia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITI9132
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ITI9132
2 units list ITI9132 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
This unit is only available to students enrolled in C6009 Master of Data Science taught 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Indonesia term 1 | Indonesia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quizzesOtherThreshold hurdle5%
- Assignment 1AAssignmentThreshold hurdle5%
- Assignment 1BAssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle25%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the motivations behind the development of database management systems;
- 2
Describe the underlying theoretical basis of the relational database model and apply the theories into practice;
- 3
Evaluate several design options and construct a database design;
- 4
Develop a database based on a sound database design;
- 5
Construct queries that meet user requirements;
- 6
Contrast the differences between non-relational database models and the relational database model.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 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.). ISBN9781337627900
Technology resources
All students will be required to maintain their 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. Students will be provided with an account on this server.
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 2 units, including ITI5145 and ITI5202.
When is ITI9132 offered?
ITI9132 has no offerings listed in the 2021 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?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.