ITO4132 Introduction to databases
Faculty of Information Technology
ITO4132 Introduction to databases is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITO4132
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ITO4132
1 unit list ITO4132 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
This unit is only available to students enrolled into C4012 Graduate Certificate of Applied Data Science, C5003 Graduate Diploma of Applied Data Science or C6011 Master of Applied Data Science.
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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 3 | Monash Online | Online |
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Online |
Assessment
- Workshop ExercisesOther10%
- Assignment 1A Conceptual ModelAssignment10%
- Assignment 1B Normalisation and Logical Database DesignAssignment20%
- Assignment 2Assignment30%
- Unit testOther30%
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
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
A minimum of 144 hours over the 6 week teaching period should be used to complete assignments, participating in discussions, private study and revision.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Dwi Rahayu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITO4132?
ITO4132 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ITO4132?
ITO4132 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ITO5202.
When is ITO4132 offered?
ITO4132 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
Does ITO4132 have an exam?
No. ITO4132 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.