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302965 (v.1) Database Systems 662
Area: | Department of Computing |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 10080 (v.5) Database Systems 504 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to object-oriented database systems, object-oriented concepts. Object-relational features of Oracle, Object-relational data definition, Object-relational data manipulation, Embedded SQL, Writing methods, Modelling and design for OODBS, Transactions and concurrency, Recovery and versioning, Data mining and OLAP, Deductive databases, Distributed and parallel databases. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On compltetion of this unit, students will know the concepts underlying contemporary object-relational database systems and be able to design and implement object-relational databases to support applications that need the features of these systems. In addition, students will learn about a number of emergying areas of database systems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Oracle 8 Documentation, http://isis.curtin.edu.au/oracle817/index.htm Elmasri, R. and Navathe, S.B., (2000), Fundamentals of Database Systems, 3rd ed, Addison Wesley. Ullman, J.D. and Widom, J., (1997) A first Course in Database Systems, Prentice-Hall.;;Koshafian, S., (1993), Object-Oriented Database Management, Prentice Hall. Loomis, M.E.S., (1995), Object Databases, Addison-Wesley. |
Unit Texts: | Ramakrishnan, R. and Gehrke, J., (2000), Database Management Systems, 2nd ed, McGraw-Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 70%. Tests (2) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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