Course Title: Build a database
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: COSC6117C
Course Title: Build a database
School: 650T TAFE Business
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
Paul Lewis, email: paul.lewis@rmit.edu.au , Ph: 9925 1615
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Kanchan Aggarwal , email: kanchan.aggarwal@rmit.edu.au
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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build and implement a database using an established design.
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: |
ICADBS412A Build a database |
Element: |
1. Confirm database design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review database design documentation, including data structures, queries, reports and user interface |
Element: |
2. Create prototype |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop prototype according to database design |
Element: |
3. Test database |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop implementation plan for the database |
Element: |
4. Evaluate database |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review database with client for final approval |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based 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 both conceptual and practical computer exercises based on teacher handouts. Students should attend all sessions.
Students will also be expected to undertake work on a database project and other activities for homework.
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
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Week | Week Commencing | Topics | Assessment | Competencies Delivered |
1 | July 7, 2014 | Pre-training review: |
ICASAD501A |
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2 | July 14, 2014 |
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ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
3 | July 21, 2014 |
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ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
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4 | July 28, 2014 |
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TASK 1 (Project) Stage 1 - draft due for feedback | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
5 | Aug 04, 2014 |
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TASK 1 (Project) Stage 1 due | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
6 | Aug 11, 2014 |
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Task 1 : Stage 1 feedback | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
7 | Aug 18, 2014 |
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Task 1 : Stage 1 feedback | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
8 | Aug 25, 2014 |
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TASK 1 (Project) Stage 2 - draft due for feedback | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
MID SEMESTER BREAK Monday Sept 1, 2014 - Friday Sept 5, 2014 inclusive | ||||
9 | Sept 08, 2014 |
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TASK 1 (Project) Stage 2 - draft due for feedback | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
10 | Sept 15, 2014 |
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TASK 1 (Project)Stage 2 - Due | ICASAD501A ICADBS412A ICAICT511A |
11 | Sept 22, 2014 |
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Sept 29, 2014 |
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TASK 1 - Project Stage 2 - feedback TASK 2 (Security) - Demonstration |
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13 | Oct 06, 2014 |
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TASK 1 - (Project) Stage 3 - draft feedback TASK 2 (Security) - Demonstration Continued |
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14 | Oct 13, 2014 |
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TASK 1 - (Project) Stage 3 due |
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15 | Oct 20, 2014 |
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TASK 1 - (Project) Stage 3 - Demonstration |
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16 | Oct 27, 2014 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Peter Rob , Carlos Coronel & Steven Morris, Database Systems: Design, Implementation & Management, 10e Edition, Course Technology, ISBN 1-111-96960-4 |
References
Hoffer , Prescott & Topi, Modern Database Management 9/E , Prentice Hall, ISBN 978-0-13-600391-5 |
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
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is the term given to an activity which integrates academic learning with its application in the workplace. This semester, as part of RMIT’s focus on global WIL projects in 2014, you are asked to design and implement a database and develop IT infrastructure for a small business (family run Hotel ) overseas. You are also required to design & implement security so that unauthorized persons do not have access to the database system.
For this task in this course you will be required to design and implement a fully-functional customised database for a small hotel business, from scratch, in consultation with key stakeholders, such as your teacher and a client located overseas. As part of this, you have two tasks for assessment - TASK 1 (Project) and TASK 2 (Security). You must successfully complete each task to be deemed competent in this unit.
The TASK 1 (Project) requires you to design, build and validate a Database application to process transaction and store the required data for a small family run Hotel - (Cimaja Home Stay) in South West Java, Indonesia. The hotel not only provides accomodation for tourists but also help guests by arranging sightseeing tours in the local area and rents motorbikes.
This Task consists of three stages: Stage 1 & 3 are team submissions and Stage 2 is an individual submission. You must successfully complete each stage to be deemed competent in this task. Work for each stage of the project
(outlined below) should be submitted on the due date, as per the Teaching Schedule.
Task 1 (Project ) Stage 1 (Team): Due: week 5
During this stage you are required to analyse and understand the current and future requirements (including IT infrastructure) for implementing a database to record all data necessary for a smooth functioning of the hotel.
- Analyse business and other data to identify area of business operations (as an example payments made by customers) and boundaries of the system.
- Analyse and submit each of these documents – a form used for capturing data, invoice issued to a customer, a weekly report generated by hotel and one query used to extract data.
- Based on the above analysis, develop business rules and identify possible entities.
- Analyse IT infrastructure and identify possible IT gaps based on the strategic plan of the hotel. Also document the effect of IT developments.
Task 1 (Project) Stage 2 (Individual): Due: week 10
In continuation of stage 1, in this stage you need to design and build a prototype database for the hotel client. You also need to determine and evaluate the result of proposed IT changes.
- Identify (or refine) business rules and assumptions from stage 1.
- Draw ERD using VISIO tool with appropriate template.
- Build prototype (with appropriate data types, PK and FK) with sample data in MS Access.
- Write program / s to populate tables up to 50000 records in a table.
- Determine and evaluate the effect of IT changes.
Task 1 (Project) Stage 3 (Team): Due: week 14
Stage 3 of the project requires you to build and validate prototype and apply normalisation principles while managing changes requested by the client.
- Re-examine ERD within the team and optimise it.
- Modify and update ERD if client suggests changes to specifications.
- Apply normalisation principles to refine the model.
- Build prototype in MS Access with forms and reports as required by the client.
- Build and validate the model on MS SQL Server.
- Document the entire model, including training requirements.
- Develop action plans to implement proposed changes in IT infrastructure.
Students will receive feedback or confirmation for each stage of submission. It is therefore vital that any design documentation and other work required for each stage be submitted in a timely manner.
In order to be deemed competent in this Task 1 (Project) you will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of areas including (and not limited to) the following key areas:
- Skills in gathering and analysing data to determine requirements
- Ability to produce ERDs for a wide variety of scenarios
- Ability to build and implement a database using established design.
- Ability to normalise your tables to store data effectively
- Ability to create objects such as forms and reports
- Ability to write programs to simulate data and build flexibility in implementation
- Ability to evaluate current IT infrastructure and develop IT services to meet future enterprise requirements.
- Documentation of the complete model and training requirements.
You will be asked to demonstrate understanding of the project submission.
Late submissions of work required for any stage of this project will be eligible for grading at CAG (Competency Achieved) level only
TASK 2 (Security) : Individual and Team : (Due in Week 11)
This task involves security design and its implementation and demonstration on MS SQL Server for the above hotel client.
- Create user accounts in MS SQL Server. (Individual demonstration).
- Test these accounts for READ, WRITE, DELETE AND UPDATE. (Individual demonstration).
- Design organisational security plan (Team submission).
- Compare database access and security feature design with organisational security plan (Team submission).
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via the Learning Hub ( 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).
- 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.
- 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.
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 Not Yet Competent 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)
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 will include 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. You should endeavour to demonstrate a high level of initiative in your approach to gathering data and designing your databases and their implementation. You should equally be able to identify the limitations in your clients current IT infrastructure and suggest innovative solutions to meet their requirements.
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 gather data and design a database. You should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of information gathering , data modelling techniques & implementation in each of the assessment tasks. You should also be able to understand your client’s current and future IT infrastructural requirements.
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for a high level of skill in data gathering and database design techniques. In particular you will need to be familiar with the appropriate technology such as modern database management systems, including multi-user systems.
You will need also need to show an understanding of the kinds of problems that can arise in designing a database and how these might be addressed. You will need to demonstrate a degree of perseverence, and be able to use normalisation techniques to improve your designs. You should be able to implement the design on variety of RDBMS programs. You should be able to suggest appropriate IT infrastructure both for current and future requirements within the constraints of the business.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
You should aim to attend all class sessions and save your solutions to all exercises and assessment tasks you have completed, for example on your home drive or USB device. An organised folder structure is highly recommended.
It will be very advantageous to prepare for and review class materials using suggested resources, such as the recommended textbook or Websites indicated by your teacher.
We also expect to see ongoing progress in various aspects of the project, full utilisation of Blackboard as per course guidelines and timely submission of all assessment tasks.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see contributions to relevant discussions and scheduled group sessions. For the project in particular you will need to work effectively in a team, and manage your work to ensure timely completion and client approval. You should therefore also liaise with key stakeholders, such as your client or teacher, on a regular basis throughout the project.
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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