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Monash University

FIT5137 Database analysis and processing - Semester 1, 2014

This unit looks at the design and implementation issues of database management systems. Advanced database design using multi-dimensional database design and semi-structured database design are explored. Online analytical query language will be explored in the context of multi-dimensional database design. Query optimisation and tuning will be explored, as well as semi-structure database design and query processing.

Mode of Delivery

  • Caulfield (Off-campus)
  • Caulfield (Evening)

Workload Requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2 hours of lectures
  • One 2-hour laboratory

(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:

  • Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and tutorial sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.

(c.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

Unit Relationships

Prohibitions

FIT4038

Prerequisites

(FIT5132 or FIT9003 or FIT9019) or equivalent
Knowledge of relational database principles, including SQL.

Chief Examiner

Campus Lecturer

Caulfield

Associate Professor David Taniar

Tutors

Caulfield

Jessica Sin

Kefeng Xuan

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Academic Overview

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:
  • design multi-dimensional databases;
  • use fact and dimensional modelling;
  • implement online analytical query language;
  • explain query optimisation and its impact on multi-dimensional design.

Unit Schedule

Week Activities Assessment
0   No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0
1 Multidimensional Database Design: Introduction  
2 Multidimensional Database Design: Modelling  
3 Multidimensional Database Design: Modelling (Advanced)  
4 Multidimensional Database Design: Queries  
5 Multidimensional Database Design: Dimension Modelling  
6 Multidimensional Database Design: Bridge Tables and Temporal  
7 Multidimensional Database Design: Bridge Tables and Temporal Class Test: Wednesday 16-Apr-2014, 6-8pm
8 Multidimensional Database Design: Bridge Tables and Temporal  
9 Physical Database Design: Query Processing  
10 Physical Database Design: Query Tuning  
11 Semi-structured Database Design  
12 Semi-structured Database Design Assignment due date: Tuesday 27-May-2014, 6pm
  SWOT VAC No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC
  Examination period LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/
academic/education/assessment/
assessment-in-coursework-policy.html

*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.

Teaching Approach

Lecture and tutorials or problem classes
This teaching and learning approach helps students to initially encounter information at lectures, discuss and explore the information during tutorials, and practice in a hands-on lab environment.

Assessment Summary

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Assessment Task Value Due Date
Class Test 10% Wednesday 16-Apr-2014, 6-8pm
Assignment 30% Tuesday 27-May-2014, 6pm
Examination 1 60% To be advised

Assessment Requirements

Assessment Policy

Assessment Tasks

Participation

  • Assessment task 1
    Title:
    Class Test
    Description:
    Multidimensional database design test.
    Weighting:
    10%
    Criteria for assessment:

    Students will be assessed on their understanding of multidimensional design, object-relational design, and physical database design. 

    Due date:
    Wednesday 16-Apr-2014, 6-8pm
  • Assessment task 2
    Title:
    Assignment
    Description:
    Students will develop a database design incorporating multidimensional design, temporal design, and query optimization. A case study will be given as well. 
    Weighting:
    30%
    Criteria for assessment:

    Students will be assessed on their understanding of multidimensional design, and physical database design. 

    Due date:
    Tuesday 27-May-2014, 6pm

Examinations

  • Examination 1
    Weighting:
    60%
    Length:
    3 hours
    Type (open/closed book):
    Closed book
    Electronic devices allowed in the exam:
    None

Learning resources

Reading list

Database Systems: Design, Implementation and Management, Rob, and Coronel, 8th Edition, Course Technology, 2007, chapter on Data Warehousing 

Fundamentals of Database Systems, Elmasri, and Navathe, 5th Edition, Addison Wesley, 2007, chapter on Indexing 

Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html

Faculty of Information Technology Style Guide

Feedback to you

Examination/other end-of-semester assessment feedback may take the form of feedback classes, provision of sample answers or other group feedback after official results have been published. Please check with your lecturer on the feedback provided and take advantage of this prior to requesting individual consultations with staff. If your unit has an examination, you may request to view your examination script booklet, see http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/students/procedures/request-to-view-exam-scripts.html

Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:

  • Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes
  • Graded assignments with comments
  • Solutions to tutes, labs and assignments

Extensions and penalties

Returning assignments

Assignment submission

It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz). Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments.

Online submission

If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the learning system for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash portal.

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