11760 (v.3) Systems Implementation 501


 

Area:School of Information Systems
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:4.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):11737 (v.3) Designing Database Systems 502 or any previous version
AND
11759 (v.3) Program Design 501 or any previous version
Syllabus:Development of on-line, interactive database processing systems including multi-form processing, data validation, system processing strategies, system structure, database structures including indexing. Menu design and form design. Form-based development in a Graphic User Interface (GUI) environment. Desktop databases. Client/server considerations for on-line, interactive database processing systems. Debugging techniques. Study of a suitable programming language.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood database system design concepts and on-line system processing tactics and strategies. Developed an on-line, interactive, database processing system using a contemporary programming language.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Morien, Roy, (2000), Representing Relationships in the Relational Model, Tutorial Paper. Perth, Curtin University. Morien, Roy, (2000), Identifying Entities and Relationships - a Short Discussion, Discussion Paper. Perth, Curtin University. Morien, Roy, (2000), Simplifying the Entity Modelling Activity - A simple set of rules to follow, Discussion Paper. Perth, Curtin University. Morien, Roy, (2000), Visualisation of the Entity Model: Visual Development Methods for Understanding the Entity Modelling Process, Discussion Paper. Perth, Curtin University. Morien, Roy, (2000), Referential Integrity in Database Design, Tutorial Paper. Perth, Curtin University.
Unit Texts: Morien, R. (2000), Learning To Program - with Delphi. 3rd ed. Perth, Australia, Vineyard Publishing Pty.Ltd.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Database System Part One 10%. Database System Part Two 10%. ISQL/Data Dictionary System Part One 10%. ISQL/Data Dictionary System Part Two 10%. Final Examination 50%. Personal Logs 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment

 

Copyright and Disclaimer
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J