This unit is designed for students who wish to extend their programming abilities in developing relatively large database applications. An integrated system of significant size will be developed using the current industry standard software. Topics covered include the principal aspects of database development and applications, advanced queries, customising forms and professional reporting, business graphics, importing and exporting data, internet applications, debugging and error-handling security and system documentation
2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratory/wk
Students will be expected to spend a total of 12 hours per week during semester on this unit:
BUS5410, BUS4410
(FIT9004 or FIT9017) and (FIT9003 or FIT9019)
Knowledge of relational database principles, including SQL.
A/Prof David Taniar
Winy (Geng Zhao)
Jason (Kefeng Xuan)
Haidar Al-Khalidi
Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class Test | 10% | Monday 23 April 2012 |
| Assignment | 30% | Friday 18 May 2012 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
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Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
You will need access to:
These are freely available to download from the following web addresses:
1. Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (10.2.0.4.0) Enterprise/Standard Edition
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/10204-winx64-vista-win2k8-082253.html
2. Oracle Developer Suite 10g (10.1.2.0.2)
http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/ids/index.html
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Before You Start, install required software (Please visit Study Guide 0 for software installation) | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Topic 1 - SQL | |
| 2 | Topic 2 - Data Block Forms | |
| 3 | Topic 2 - Data Block Forms | |
| 4 | Topic 2 - Data Block Forms | |
| 5 | Topic 3 - Basic PL/SQL Programming | |
| 6 | Topic 3 - Advanced PL/SQL Programming | |
| 7 | Topic 4 - Custom Form (Basic) | |
| 8 | Topic 4 - Custom Form (Multiple Form) | Assessment Task 1: Class Test on Monday 23 April 2012 |
| 9 | Topic 4 - Custom Forms (Tab Forms) | |
| 10 | Topic 4 - Custom Forms (Stacked Forms) | |
| 11 | Topic 5 - Integrated Applications | Assessment Task 2: Assignment due Friday 18 May 2012 |
| 12 | Topic 5 - Integrated Applications | |
| 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 MUSO (Blackboard or Moodle) learning system.
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/unit-assessment-hurdles.html)
1. Understanding of SQL and PL/SQL
2. Use of data block forms and custom forms
1. Completeness of each sub-system.
2. Correctness of each the sub-system.
3. Testing results.
4. Technical requirements of the system specified in the assignment specification.
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Key educational policies include:
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Academic support services may be available for students who have a disability or medical condition. Registration with the Disability Liaison Unit is required. Further information is available as follows:
Morrison, J. and Morrison, M. (2005). Guide to Oracle 10g, Fifth edition,Cengage Learning, ISBN: 0619216298
Oracle Form Development for Database Applications, by Taniar & Lim, Publisher: Rinton Press, USA, ISBN 1-58949-055-X