Course Title: Use structured query language
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COSC6112C
Course Title: Use structured query language
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5300 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact : Chandra Nannegari
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251657
Course Contact Email:chandra.nannegari@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kanchan Aggarwal - teacher
Email: kanchan.aggarwal@rmit.edu.au
Teacher Availability: Details are provided on blackboard under staff details.
Nominal Hours: 60
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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a structured query language (SQL) to define, create and manipulate database structures and associated data in a relational database.
This unit is delivered using a blend of classroom based and self-paced learning activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAPRG425A Use structured query language |
Element: |
1. Write a simple SQL statement to retrieve and sort data |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Retrieve all the data from a single table |
Element: |
2. Write an SQL statement that selectively retrieves data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Restrict the number of rows retrieved by placing criteria in the 'where' clause |
Element: |
3. Write SQL statements that use functions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use arithmetical operators with the correct precedence |
Element: |
4. Write SQL statements that use aggregation and filtering |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use 'group by' to aggregate data by multiple columns |
Element: |
5. Write SQL statements that retrieve data from multiple tables |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Employ the inner join syntax to retrieve data from two or more tables |
Element: |
6. Write and execute SQL sub-queries |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Construct single and nested sub-queries |
Element: |
7. Create and manipulate tables |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Identify required columns, data types, keys, relationships, indexes and constraints |
Element: |
8. Create and use views |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Create views that satisfy information requirements |
Element: |
9. Create and use stored procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
9.1 Create and execute stored procedures that use SQL to retrieve, insert or modify data according to information requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory presentations, practical lab classes, tutorial sessions, project plus out-of-class research and homework.
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows:
Induction Session
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
• Program overview and requirements
• MyRMIT/Blackboard
• Overview of assessment requirements
• Pre-Training Review including:
o Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
o Assessment of current skills and knowledge
• Competency/Grading Criteria
• Plagiarism
• Appeals
• Extensions
• Feedback
• Privacy
• Submission requirements
• Resubmission policy
• Where to get support
• Student responsibilities
Course Delivery:
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
| Week | Week Commencing | Topics | Assessment |
| 1 | 09th Feb 2015 |
Introduction to the Course including:
Simple SQL statements to retrieve and sort data |
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| 2 | 16th Feb 2015 | SQL statements that selectively retrieve data. | |
| 3 | 23rd Feb 2015 | SQL statements to extract data from more than one table. | Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 1 & Stage 2 handed out |
| 4 | 02nd March 2015 | SQL in multi-table table queries continued |
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| 5 | 09th March 2015 | SQL aggregation and filtering of data. | |
| 6 | 16th March 2015 | SQL sub-queries | Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 1: draft checks |
| 7 | 23rd March 2015 | SQL functions | Assessment 1 (Project): Stage 1: Submission Due. Demonstration & feedback of this assessment in Week 8A & 8B. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of Week 11. |
| 8A | 30th March 2015 | SQL action Queries | Assessment 1 (Project): Stage 1 - feedback |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK - Easter break Thurs 2nd April to Wed 8th April, 2015 inclusive | |||
| 8B | Thurs 9/04/15 |
SQL action Queries SELF PACED ONLINE ACTIVITY |
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| 9 | 13th April 2015 | Views | Assessment 1 (Project): Stage 1 - feedback; Work on Task 1 (Project) Stage 2 |
| 10 | 20th April 2015 | Stored procedure | Work on Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 2 |
| 11 | 27th April 2015 | Left Join, Right Join & UNION | Work on Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 2 |
| 12 | 04th May 2015 | Modelling concepts & Server concepts | Assessment 1 (Project) : Stage 2: Project draft checks |
| 13 | 11th May 2015 | Server concepts continued | Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 2: Project draft checks; Assessment 2a : Modelling concepts task sheet |
| 14 | 18th May 2015 | Task 1 (Project) Stage 2: Submission due. | Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 2: Submission due. Demonstration & feedback of this assessment in Week 15. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of Week 16. |
| 15 | 25th May 2015 | Task 1 (Project) Stage 2 demonstration and feedback; | Assessment 2b: Server concepts worksheet due. Demonstration & feedback of this assessment in Week 16. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of Week 16. |
| 16 | 01st June 2015 | Feedback & Review . Re-submissions if required | Assessment 2b feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Larry Rockoff, The Language of SQL, Course Technology, ISBN - 13: 978-1-4354-5751-5 |
References
SQL for SQL Server by Bijoy Bordoloi and Douglas Bock ISBN: 0-13-113299-7 |
Other Resources
Students may also refer to various Websites as indicated by the teacher.
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
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Critical aspects of assessment:
Evidence of the ability to:
• design a simple relational database
• use SQL to create database structures, and store, retrieve and manipulate data in a relational database
• create a variety of SQL queries to match client requirements
• create and use views and stored procedures.
You are required to complete two Assessment tasks - Assessment 1 (Project) and Assessment 2 (Worksheets).. You must successfully complete all tasks within the assesments to be deemed competent in this course.
The Assessment 1 (Project) will be submitted in two stages. Stage 1 is an individual submission and Stage 2 a team submission . The project provides an opportunity to students to demonstrate the skills they learn in this unit. TASK 2(Worksheet) involves database modelling and server concepts.
A workable database structure will be provided in Week 3 for Assessment 1 ( Project) .
o Assessment 1 ( Project)Stage 1:Submission(Due Week 7 ) - Individual
- The database structure is implemented using graphical tools with appropriate data either in MS Access or in MS SQL Server.
- You will design and execute simple SQL queries to extract data from this database.
- You will be asked to demonstrate, answer question about, and modify queries during assessment time.
o Assessment 1 (Project) Stage 2: Submission (Due Week 14 ) - Team
- 2 or 3 students will be expected to form a team.
- The database structure is implemented using SQL statements in MS SQL Server. Further tables are populated with appropriate data using SQL statements.
- You will design and execute complex SQL Queries to extract data from this database.
- You will be asked to demonstrate, answer question about, and modify queries during assessment time.
Assessment 2 (Worksheets): Submission : Individual
You are required to demonstrate your knowledge in database modelling and server concepts by completing task sheet successfully.
- (a) A case study will be provided based on which you will draw the ERD and then implement it in MS Access or MS SQL Server. (Due Week 13: in class task sheet)
- (b) Provide answers to questions on server concepts. (Due Week 15: take home task sheet)
Late submissions of work required for any stage of this project will be eligible for grading at CAG (Competency Achieved) level only
Assessment Matrix
The Assessment Matrix that maps all assessments to the critical aspects of evidence, skills, knowledge and elements is available from the teacher.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
• 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 each assessment task 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.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
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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