Data Management Technology unit (KIT712)

Introduction

This unit is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts necessary for the analysis, design, use and implementation of a database management system for the management of data in modern organisations. Students will develop skills in planning, designing, and implementing a data model using an enterprise-scale database system. This unit is designed for students to extend their programming abilities in developing relatively large database applications. Topics covered include the principal aspects of database development and applications, advanced queries to populate, retrieve, and update data, database programming with triggers, procedures and functions. This unit also introduces students to the principles and practice of administering enterprise-level database systems. Topics include database architecture; DBMS installation and configuration issues; user management and DBA tools.

Summary

Unit name	Data Management Technology
Unit code	KIT712
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor Sumbal Maqsood
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate, critically analyse and compare alternative techniques and data models for designing databases
• Adapt and apply techniques and processes for designing, implementing and administering an enterprise level relational database
• Design sophisticated SQL queries to efficiently retrieve information from relational databases
• Identify data storage and retrieval issues with current trends and advances in database technologies

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT502 OR KIT506

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus Melbourne teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Lectures (on Campus) : 2x1 hr/wk Lab Classes ("tutorials"): 2 hour tutorial weekly starting week 2 Self Study Online Modules: 2 hours weekly (MyLo based) For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures and labs classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with MyLo content.
Assessment	Test 1 (20%)|Tutorial Quiz (20%)|Test 2 (25%)|Database Design and Implementation (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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