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.

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:

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

Field of Education:

20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Essential

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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