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 2024. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2024 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
2 units list ITO4132 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 3 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 4 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Assessment 1: Database DesignAssignment50%
- Assessment 2: Relational and Non Relational Database ManipulationAssignment50%
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
- 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.). ISBN 9781337627900.
OR
Coronel, C., & Morris, Steven (2023). Database systems: Design, implementation, and management (14th ed.). ISBN 9780357673034.
Technology resources
Monash FIT GitLab Server
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.
MS Teams
All students will be required to maintain their group communication on the MS Teams private channel. Students 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. All students will have an account on this server which will suffice for all database work this semester. To access this server students 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 - students 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
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITO4132?
ITO4132 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ITO4132?
ITO4132 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ITO5171 and ITO5202.
When is ITO4132 offered?
ITO4132 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does ITO4132 have an exam?
No. ITO4132 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.