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Database Concepts

Undergraduate | RMI-CPT140 | 2019

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Dig into data principles. Explore the use and application of database systems. Learn how to design and apply software solutions to meet requirements and specifications. Assess and compare software assets and IT systems for organisational and user fit.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Database Concepts

About this subject

  • Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to:

    • Describe various data modelling and database system technologies
    • Explain the main concepts for data modelling and characteristics of database systems
    • Identify issues with and compare, justify relational database design using the functional dependency concepts
    • Apply SQL as a programming language to define database schemas and update database contents
    • Apply SQL as programming language to extract data from databases for specific users’ information needs
    • Design a database schema using conceptual modeling mechanisms such as entity-relationship diagrams.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions) Unrestricted broadband access to enable using SQLDeveloper via the RMIT MyDesktop service is generally expected.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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