Course Title: Model preferred system solutions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: COSC6072C
Course Title: Model preferred system solutions
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5194 - Diploma of Information Technology (General)
Course Contact : Chandra Nannegari
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1657
Course Contact Email:chandra.nannegari@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Catherine Han Lin
Building 108-level 04
RMIT University
(w): 99251336
(E): catherinehan.lin@rmit.edu.au
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Joyce Liang
Building 108-level 04
E75998@ems.rmit.edu.au
Ph: 99255464
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to fit a physical model into the design phase of the methodology.
If you are undertaking this course in Melbourne from semester 2, 2012 onward your class will be held in a device-equipped teaching space. Each student group will have access to a laptop. It is however recommended that you have access to a mobile computing device to allow greater flexibility in terms of where you can work on campus both in and outside class times.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAA5046B Model preferred system solutions |
Element: |
1. Review and confirm requirements information and existing models |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Review requirements information and clarify areas that are not understood |
Element: |
2. Resolve conflicts and inconsistencies |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify missed opportunities arising from previous and current model development |
Element: |
3. Build and test model |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Develop model based on existing architecture |
Element: |
4. Ensure that the model represents a workable solution |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Ensure a consensus view of key IT stakeholders is represented in the model |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include laboratory-based sessions on a variety of topics as shown in the weekly breakdown. Learning activities will generally consist of practical computer exercises based on teacher handouts. Students should attend all sessions.
Students will also be expected to undertake work on a small database project and other activities for homework.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Week Commencing | Topics | Assessment |
| 1 | 6th Feb 2012 |
Pre-training review: Class Work: |
Project teams & topics discussed |
| 2 | 13th Feb 2012 | Business requirements. Introduction to ERDs. 1:M relationships & foreign keys | Teams finalised. Project specs available. |
| 3 | 20th Feb 2012 | More on ERDs. M:N relationships & bridging tables | Class Exercise (Task 1) |
| 4 | 27th Feb 2012 | Referential integrity. Data entry for 1:M and M:N relationships |
Assessment Task - 2 Project Proposal due (Task 2) |
| 5 | 5th March 2012 | Building up more complex ERDs | |
| 6 |
12th March 2012 (Monday, Labour Day) |
ERDs & dependencies |
Class Exercise (Task 1) Project Stage 1 due (Task 2) |
| 7 | 19th March 2012 | Redundancy, dependencies & normalisation | |
| 8 | 26th March 2012 | More on normalisation | Project Stage 2 due (Task 2) |
| 9 | 2nd April 2012 | Data dictionaries. Database design improvements | |
| Mid semester break (5 April to 11 April) | |||
| 9 | 9th April 2012 | Data dictionaries. Database design improvements | Class Exercise (Task 1) |
| 10 | 16th April 2012 | Review of work to date. Class work on project | Project Stage 3 due (Task 2) |
| 11 | 23rd April 2012 | Introduction to basic SQL including functions | |
| 12 | 3oth April 2012 | Two-table queries in SQL. Table aliases | Class Exercise (Task 1) & Project Stage 4 due (Task 2) |
| 13 | 7th May 2012 | Class work on project | |
| 14 | 14th May 2012 |
Revision for final Assessment Task – 3. Final project work |
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| 15 | 21st May 2012 | Theory & Practical Test (Task 3) | Theory & Practical Test (Task 3) |
| 16 | 28th May 2012 | Course review. Assessment feedback | |
| 17 | 4th June 2012 | Re-submissions if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. |
References
A good introductory text suitable for this course is: |
1-111-82591-2 |
A more advanced text used in semester 2 courses is: |
1-111-96960-4 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.
A range of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills and knowledge, for example:
• direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
• review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
• demonstration of techniques
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete 3 tasks. You must successfully complete all 3 tasks to be deemed competent in this unit.
TASK 1 Class Exercises (Due Date: Refer to Teaching Schedule)
Student will be expected to demonstrate class work and submit screen shots of solutions to certain class exercises. Work is to be submitted within one week of the corresponding class exercise.
TASK 2 Project (Due Date: Refer to Teaching Schedule)
• Project Proposal: Initial draft of proposal outlining business operations, business rules & project requirements
• Project Stage 1: First draft of ERD created in Visio with Access Relationships
• Project Stage 2: Updated ERD and Relationships. Some sample data inserted into tables in Access
• Project Stage 3: ERD and Relationships for whole group. Initial draft of data dictionary
• Project Stage 4: Data dictionary finalised. Data entry completed
• Final Version of Project: Final Access database with SQL queries. Final project documentation including query documentation.
TASK 3 Theory & Practical Test (Due Date: Week 15)
For this assessment task you need to determine requirements, design logical data model, data structures and SQL queries under TEST conditions.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via Blackboard.
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, ENTERPRISE AND PERFORMANCE OF WORK TASK
We are looking for a high level of ability to complete all tasks independently as per the specifications as well as demonstrating a high level of initiative in your approach to designing a well-structured database that represents the client’s business reality and provides the user with a productive business tool.
2. DEMONSTRATED BREADTH OF UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND A WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE LEARNING
We are looking for depth of understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required to design a well-structured database. You should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all applicable design principles in all the assessment tasks.
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for appropriate use of technology and design tools to assist in presenting all tasks clearly and suitable for the intended clients. You also need to show an understanding of the kinds of problems that can arise in designing a well-structured database and how these might be addressed.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
We expect to see ongoing progress both in document portfolio and project relevant to the unit, full utilisation of Blackboard as per course requirements and timely submission of all required assessment tasks.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see contributions to relevant discussions and scheduled group sessions. In addition your tasks should demonstrate a very good understanding of strategies for a collaborative approach towards teamwork and designing a well-structured database that meets client requirements.
Final Grades table:
CHD : Competent with High Distinction
CDI : Competent with Distinction
CC : Competent with Credit
CAG : Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC : Not Yet Competent
DNS : Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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