Introduction to Database Design and - Unit Guide · S2 Day 2015 Dept of Computing Contents General Information 2 Learning Outcomes 5 General Assessment Information 5 Assessment Tasks

ISYS114Introduction to Database Design andManagementS2 Day 2015

Dept of Computing

ContentsGeneral Information 2

Learning Outcomes 5

General Assessment Information 5

Assessment Tasks 9

Delivery and Resources 10

Unit Schedule 12

Learning and Teaching Activities 13

Policies and Procedures 14

Graduate Capabilities 15

Changes since First Published 20

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General Information

Unit guide ISYS114 Introduction to Database Design and Management


Unit convenor and teaching staffUnit ConvenorDeborah [email protected] via [email protected] 328By appointment

LecturerCharanya [email protected] via [email protected] - E6A123TBA

LecturerYifan [email protected] via [email protected] - E6A123TBA

TutorNader [email protected] via [email protected] - E6A123TBA

LecturerMehmet [email protected] via [email protected]

LecturerStephen [email protected] via [email protected]

Tutor



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Hedieh [email protected] via [email protected] E6A123TBA

TutorBahjat [email protected] via [email protected] E6A123TBA

Robyn [email protected]

Credit points3

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Co-badged status

Unit descriptionThis unit introduces students to the principles and concepts of data storage, management andmodelling, including the role of data and information in organisations. The unit will coverconceptual modelling techniques, converting conceptual data models into relational datamodels and verifying its structural characteristics with nomalisation techniques, andimplementing and utilising a relational database using a database-management system.Fundamental data modelling tools, techniques and query languages such as Structured QueryLanguage (SQL) will be used. Ethical and green approaches to the collection, backup, useand storage of data and the construction of systems are emphasised. An introduction to theconcepts and issues relating to data warehousing, governance, administration, security andprivacy and alternative database structures such as distributed and object oriented databaseswill be provided. The unit concentrates upon building a firm foundation in informationrepresentation, organisation and storage with particular emphasis upon the application ofdatabase systems.






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Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Analyse data requirements and design and develop conceptual database models.

Implement system models into databases, design and create simple databases for

business information systems and write programs to produce interactive queries.

Explain the role and nature of ethics and sustainability in the IT environment.

Use data analysis and data modelling techniques and tools for introductory level

database design and specification

General Assessment InformationASSESSMENT PROCEDUREA more detailed description of each task is given below.

Tutorial SubmissionsEach week, a set of exercises will be made available online. All the questions will be discussedduring your tutorial class. You are expected to submit answers to the online tutorial question(s)on iLearn before 9 am on the Monday of the following week. Your submission will be marked byyour tutor (out of 1 mark). There will be 10 exercises worth 1 mark each. It is possible to achieve12 marks.

AssignmentsThere are 3 assignments.

1. The first assignment requires you to apply and develop your understanding of data

modeling concepts and submit a professionally presented document demonstrating the

use of data modeling skills. The document must be prepared using a standard word

processor such as Word and diagrams should be created using a CASE tool such as

Power Designer.

2. The second assignment assesses your ability to design a database and provide

interactive queries.

3. The third assignment requires you to work in pairs to research a given database-related

topic and present your findings to the class.

The first two will be submitted and marked online. The third assignment will be marked in thetutorial class by your tutor.

You are encouraged to:

• set your personal deadline earlier than the actual one;



• keep backups of all your important files;

• make sure that no-one else picks up your printouts.

If you cannot submit on time because of illness or other circumstances, please contact thelecturer before the due date.

No extensions will be granted. Late assignments will be accepted up to 72 hours after thesubmission deadline. There will be a deduction of 20%* of the total available marks made fromthe total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (forexample, 25 hours late in submission – 40% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases inwhich an application for special consideration is made and approved.

Final ExaminationFor this unit, a final examination will test your learning and knowledge of learning outcomes #1,#2, #3 and #4. The final examination accounts for 45% of the final mark.

Regarding the examination process, note that

• you must attend all required classes and submit all required assessment, otherwise the

Executive Dean of the Faculty or delegated authority has the power to refuse permission

to attend the final examination.

• the University Examination period in for Second Half Year is mid November to mid

December.

• you are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in

the University Examination Timetable.

• the timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the

commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before

the commencement of examinations.

• no early examinations for individuals or groups of students will be set. All students are

expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is

the final day of the official examination period.

• the only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of

documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to

consider applying for Special Consideration.

Standards

Four standards, namely Developing, Functional, Proficient, and Advanced, summarize as manydifferent levels of achievement. Each standard is precisely defined to help students know whatkind of performance is expected to deserve a certain grade. Typically, Developing correspondsPC, Functional is for P, Proficient for Cr, and Advanced covers D and HD. The standardscorresponding to the learning outcomes and criteria of this unit are given below:



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Standards

Criteriafor L.O.#1

Developing Functional Proficient Advanced

DataAnalysisandModeling

Has limitedunderstanding and abilityto apply analysis,modeling andprogramming conceptsand techniques.Assignment and examperformance showsfunctional level ofunderstanding on somebut not all assessmenttasks.

Demonstratesknowledge of termsand core concepts.Assignment and examperformance showsbasic understandingand ability to applymost of the datamodeling andimplementationconcepts andtechniques.

Understands most of the datamodelling concepts and canapply them appropriately.Implements most of the tasksspecified. Assignment and examperformance shows goodunderstanding of data analysisand modeling concepts andapplication of these skills inconceptual database design.

Shows depth of understanding ofdata analysis and modelingconcepts and implements alltasks as specified withprofessional presentation.Assignment and examperformance shows criticalthought and comprehension ofthe software development bigpicture and related issues andactivities.

Criteriafor L.O.#2

DataBase

Inaccurate reproductionof definitions and ideas,show limitedunderstanding ofdatabase principles. Ableto apply some of thebasic databasefunctionality in theassignments and finalexam.

Reproduce definitionsand ideas, show somebreath ofunderstanding ofDatabase principles.Able to apply most ofthe basic databasefunctionality in theassignments and finalexam.

Show breath of understanding ofdatabase principles. Able to applymost of database functionality inthe assignments and final exam.

Apply terminology and ideas insome new contexts, show somedepth of understanding ofdatabase principles. Able to applymost of database functionality inthe assignments and final exam.

Criteriafor L.O.#3

Ethics Assessmentperformance showslimited understanding ofwhat ethics is.

Assessmentperformance shows anunderstanding of whatethics involves relatingto sustainability and theenvironment.

Assessment performance showsan appreciation of the impact ofethics on professional practice aswell as ethical decision makingrelating to sustainability and theenvironment.

Assessment performance showsa deep appreciation of the impactof ethics on professional practiceas well as ethical decision makingrelating to sustainability and theenvironment.

Criteriafor L.O.#4

Use ofmodelingtools

Assignment and examperformance showslimited understandingof data analysis and datamodelling techniquesand tools for introductorylevel database designand requirementsspecification.

Assignment and examperformance showsbasic understandingand ability to use dataanalysis and modelingtools.

Assignment and examperformance shows goodunderstanding of data analysisand modeling tools in conceptualdatabase design.

Assignment and examperformance shows depth ofunderstanding of data analysisand modeling tools.



Grading

For each task, those standards translate into a mark and the different component marks areadded up. You will then be given a grade that reflects your achievement in the unit. The followingdescription of the different grades is still in draft form and therefore not official as yet

• Fail (F): does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes. There is

missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the

fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking

communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the

discipline.

• Pass (P): provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is

demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of

study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the

conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or

adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

• Credit (Cr): provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content

knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of

substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to

apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and

clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.

• Distinction (D): provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas,

principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and

concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality

in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of

means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.

• High Distinction (HD): provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding

in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in

identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or

problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their

implications; creativity in application.

In particular, to pass the unit you must:

• submit a satisfactory (>= 50% of possible marks) attempt at two of the three assignments

(except where a disruption has been approved). However, if you do not make a

reasonable attempt at all three assignments, you are unlikely to have sufficient

knowledge to pass the exam or sufficient total marks to be able to pass the unit.

• attend 70% of workshops (except where a disruption has been approved)



Assessment TasksName Weighting Due

Assignment1:Database Modelling 18% Friday 04/09/15 5pm

Assignment2:Database Queries 17% Friday 09/10/15 5pm

Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics 10% In week 12 and 13 tutorials

Tutorial Submission 10% Monday 9am from week 2

Final Exam 45% See Exam Timetable

Assignment1:Database ModellingDue: Friday 04/09/15 5pmWeighting: 18%

This assignment will involve the development of a conceptual, logical and physical data modelfor a given problem description.

On successful completion you will be able to:• Analyse data requirements and design and develop conceptual database models.

• Use data analysis and data modelling techniques and tools for introductory level


Assignment2:Database QueriesDue: Friday 09/10/15 5pmWeighting: 17%

This assignment involves the design and execution of database queries to demonstrateknowledge of SQL

On successful completion you will be able to:• Implement system models into databases, design and create simple databases for


Assignment 3: DB Issues&TopicsDue: In week 12 and 13 tutorialsWeighting: 10%

This assessment involves the presentation of a problem, possible solutions and a recommended

• perform at a functional level or above (see above grading standards) in final exam.



solution relating to the lecture topics in Weeks 8-12.

On successful completion you will be able to:• Explain the role and nature of ethics and sustainability in the IT environment.

Tutorial SubmissionDue: Monday 9am from week 2Weighting: 10%

Tutorial Submission and Attendance


• Implement system models into databases, design and create simple databases for


• Explain the role and nature of ethics and sustainability in the IT environment.



Final ExamDue: See Exam TimetableWeighting: 45%

Final Exam







Delivery and ResourcesISYS114 is taught via lectures, tutorials and practicals. The feedback that you receive also playsan important role in your learning. Make sure you read the feedback you are given, attendlectures which provide assignment feedback and compare your solution with sample solutionsprovided.

Lectures are used to introduce new material, provide motivation and context for your study, guideyou in what is important to learn and explain more difficult concepts.



Tutorials and practicals are small group classes which give you the opportunity to interact withyour peers and with a tutor who has a sound knowledge of the subject. This also gives you achance to practice your technology skills.

You have many opportunities to seek for and to receive feedback. During lectures, you areencouraged to ask the lecturer questions to clarify anything you might not be sure of. You mayalso arrange to meet with your tutor or the lecturer or attend the consultation hours of any tutor.Each week, you will be given activities and problems to solve in the tutorials and practicals. Thiswill at times involve contributing to a group of students and presenting solutions to the class. Thefinal assignment involves working in pairs and giving a presentation in your tutorial class. Thecomments and the solutions provided will help you to understand the material in the unit, prepareyou for the work in assignments as well as for the final exam. It is important that you keep upwith these problems every week. Assignments have been especially designed to delivercontinuous feedback on your work.

Each week you should:

• Attend lectures, take notes, ask questions

• Attend your tutorial/practical and seek feedback from your tutor on your work

• Read assigned reading material (ideally before the lecture), add to your notes and

prepare questions for your lecturer or tutor

• Start working on any assignments immediately after they have been released.

Lecture notes are made available each week but these notes are intended as an outline of thelecture only and are not a substitute for your own notes or reading of the textbook or otheradditional material.

Classes

LecturesThere are 2 hours of lectures per week (except weeks 8 and 9 - see unit schedule).

1. Day Lecture : Monday 2-4 pm in W5A Price Theatre,

2. Evening Lectures: Friday 6-8 pm in C5C T1.

Each week you should attend two hours of lectures (or watch the recorded lecture after theThursday class), and a 2 hour Workshop (including a tutorial and a practical). For details of days,times and rooms consult the timetables webpage.

Note that tutorials and practicals commence in week 2.

Please note that you are required to submit tutorial work each week, required to submit twoassignments and give a presentation in the workshop (assignment 3) and expected to attendmost of the tutorials and practicals. Failure to do so may result in you failing the unit.



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Unit Schedule

Resources to assist your learningiLectureDigital recordings of lectures are available at http://content.echo.mq.edu.au:8080/ess/portal/section/ISYS114_SHFYR_2014. Read instructions here.

TextbookThe textbook for ISYS114 this semester is:

Modern Database Management Global Edition 11th edition, Jeffrey A. Hoffer, V. Ramesh,Heikki Topi ISBN: ISBN 9780273779285

TechnologyMS Word, PowerDesigner, Oracle

WebsitesThe web page for this unit can be found at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/course/view.php?id=17512

Discussion BoardsThe unit makes use of discussion boards hosted within iLearn. Please post questions of generalinterest there (for example, about assessment tasks), they are monitored by the staff on the unit.

Staff-Student Liaison CommitteeThe Department has established a Staff-Student Liaison Committee at each level (100, 200,300) to provide all students studying a Computing unit the opportunity to discuss related issuesor problems with both students and staff.

100-Level Liaison Meeting The committee meets three times during the semester. For eachmeeting, an agenda is issued and minutes are taken. These are posted on the web at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/100-liaison

If you have exhausted all other avenues, then you should consult the Director of Teaching (Dr.Christophe Doche) or the Head of Department (Prof. Bernard Mans). You are entitled to haveyour concerns raised, discussed and resolved.

Topic List (Note: The dates below indicate the day and evening lectures every week).

Week Topic Reading/Chapter

1 (Richards: Day-Mon 2-4pm W5A Price Theatre, Evening Fri6-8pm C5C T1)

Introduction to unit and databases Hoffer 1



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Learning and Teaching ActivitiesLecturesLectures from staff

Mixed ClassesTutorials and practicals supervised by tutors to provide personalised feedback and an interactivelearning environment

2 (Day-Orgun, Evening-Ramakrishnan) Conceptual Data Modelling Hoffer 2-3

3 (Day-Orgun, Evening-Ramakrishnan) Logical Data Modelling Hoffer 4

4 (Day-Orgun, Evening-Ramakrishnan) Physical Data Modelling Hoffer 5

5 (Day-Orgun, Evening-Ramakrishnan) Introduction to SQL Hoffer 6

6 (Day-Orgun, Evening-Ramakrishnan) Introduction to SQL, Introduction to Assignment 2

Assignment1 due

Hoffer 6

7 (Day-Orgun, Evening-Ramakrishnan) Advanced SQL

Feedback on Assignment 1

Hoffer 7

8 (Smith) Extra day lecture on Thurs 1st Oct 12-1pm in E7BMason Theatre due to Week 9 public holiday.

Database Development I: Database ApplicationDevelopment and Data Warehousing

Hoffer 8-9

9 (Smith) No lecture Mon 5th Oct (public holiday) extra daylecture on Thurs 8th Oct 12-1pm in E7B Mason Theatre.

Business Intelligence, Data Quality and Integration

Assignment 2 due

Hoffer 10

10 (Smith) Advanced Database Topics I: Data and DatabaseAdministration

Feedback on Assignment 2

Hoffer 11

11 (Richards) Advanced Database Topics II: Distributed Databases,Object-Oriented Databases, Object-Relational Databases

Hoffer 12-14

12 (Richards) GreenIT

Presentations in Tutorials

13 (ALL) Revision, Exam Preparation

Presentations in Tutorials



Tutorial submissionSubmission of answers to tutorial questions

Assignment submissionSubmission of assignments related to specific tasks

Presentation preparation and deliveryPreparation of a topic and presentation in tutorial classes in pairs

Final ExaminationAssessment of individual learning

Policies and Procedures

Student Support

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Studentsshould be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html

Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html TheDisruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the SpecialConsideration Policy.

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category ofPolicy Central.

Student Code of ConductMacquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code ofConduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

ResultsResults shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as theyare subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to yourstudent email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

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Graduate CapabilitiesDiscipline Specific Knowledge and SkillsOur graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge,scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make themcompetent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, whererelevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be ableto articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specificknowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinarysolutions to problems.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes• Analyse data requirements and design and develop conceptual database models.





Learning SkillsLearning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and studystrategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

• Workshops

• StudyWise

• Academic Integrity Module for Students

• Ask a Learning Adviser

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provideappropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policyapplies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.



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Assessment tasks• Assignment1:Database Modelling

• Assignment2:Database Queries

• Tutorial Submission

• Final Exam

Learning and teaching activities• Lectures from staff

• Tutorials and practicals supervised by tutors to provide personalised feedback and an

interactive learning environment

• Submission of answers to tutorial questions

• Submission of assignments related to specific tasks

• Assessment of individual learning

Problem Solving and Research CapabilityOur graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessingdata and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; andthey should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, inorder to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiativein doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.








• Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics


• Final Exam

Learning and teaching activities• Tutorials and practicals supervised by tutors to provide personalised feedback and an





Creative and InnovativeOur graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will beimaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. Wewant them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.


Learning outcome• Use data analysis and data modelling techniques and tools for introductory level






Effective CommunicationWe want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in formseffective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability toread, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess,write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communicationtechnologies as appropriate.







• Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics


• Final Exam






• Preparation of a topic and presentation in tutorial classes in pairs

Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizensAs local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation'shistorical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and withknowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded,sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they shouldhave a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and socialjustice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.


Learning outcome• Explain the role and nature of ethics and sustainability in the IT environment.

Assessment tasks• Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics


• Final Exam






Socially and Environmentally Active and ResponsibleWe want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to workwith others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others andcountry; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and activeparticipants in moving society towards sustainability.





Assessment tasks• Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics


• Final Exam






Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and InitiativeWe want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and todemonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement.They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able tohandle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changingenvironments.



Assessment task• Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics

Learning and teaching activity• Preparation of a topic and presentation in tutorial classes in pairs

Critical, Analytical and Integrative ThinkingWe want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrateand synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able tocritique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently andsystemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them tohave a level of scientific and information technology literacy.











• Final Exam






Commitment to Continuous LearningOur graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursueknowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as theyparticipate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationshipswith others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionallyand socially.



Assessment task• Assignment 3: DB Issues&Topics

Learning and teaching activity• Preparation of a topic and presentation in tutorial classes in pairs

Changes since First PublishedDate Description

23/07/2015

Tutor consultation times need to be updated for this year, so I had to remove lastyears. Also had to update lecture time in one place. Note that guide is published withMehmet as convenor. Someone needs to change this. I will also submit the eveningversion which is a copy of this day version. cheers Deborah





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Introduction to Database Design and - Unit Guide · S2 Day 2015 Dept of Computing Contents General Information 2 Learning Outcomes 5 General Assessment Information 5 Assessment Tasks