Page 1 of 6. INFO7008: Business Database Systems. Business Database Systems. Credits: 5. Valid From: Semester /11 ( September 2010 )

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1 INFO7008: Business Database Systems Title: Long Title: Module Code: Business Database Systems APPROVED Business Database Systems INFO7008 Credits: 5 NFQ Level: Field of Study: Intermediate Information Systems Valid From: Semester /11 ( September 2010 ) Module Delivered in Module Coordinator: Module Author: no programmes CATHERINE MURPHY BYRON TREACY Module Description: Over the past two decades there has been enormous growth in the number and importance of database applications. Databases are used to store, manipulate and retrieve data in nearly every type of organisation, including business, health care, education and government. This module provides the student with a solid foundation in database systems for business applications. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Explain the role of database systems in the business environment Explain the concepts and processes involved in database development. Develop a data model for a business application Design a database for a business application Create a database application to store and retrieve data. Pre-requisite learning Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). No recommendations listed Incompatible Modules These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list COMP6016 Introduction to Databases 3201 SOFT7002 Database Design & Programming 6427 COMP7026 Database Design Co-requisite Modules No Co-requisite modules listed Requirements This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. No requirements listed Co-requisites No Co Requisites listed Page 1 of 6

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3 INFO7008: Business Database Systems Module Content & Assessment Indicative Content Introduction to Databases Database characteristics, features of Database Management Systems, architectures for deploying databases, role of database development within the information systems development process. Relational Data Model Properties of relations; Relational Model terminolgy; Relational Keys; Relational Integrity; Data Modeling Data modelling terminolgy amd notation, e.g. UML/ER diagram development Database Design Database Design using normalisation, normal forms, dependencies. Transformation of an ER diagram into a set of relations. Database application development Data Definition; Data Manipulation (SQL or QBE). Interface design (forms) Assessment Breakdown % Course Work % Course Work Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date Short Answer Questions Design and DB development 1,2,3,4, Week 8 Project Lab skills and report 1,2,3,4, Week 12 No End of Module Formal Examination Reassessment Requirement Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element. The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Page 3 of 6

4 INFO7008: Business Database Systems Module Workload Workload: Full Time Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Lecture class room based lecture 2.0 Every Week Lab Practical Lab work 2.0 Every Week Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) This module has no Part Time workload. Exercises and reading assignments 3.0 Every Week Total Hours 7.00 Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00 Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00 Page 4 of 6

5 Module Resources Recommended Book Resources Thomas M. Connolly, Carolyn E. Begg 2010, Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management, 5th Ed., Addison-Wesley [ISBN: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ] Supplementary Book Resources Michael V. Mannino, Database Design, Application Development, & Administration, 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill [ISBN: ] This module does not have any article/paper resources Other Resources Web Site: MicrosoftMS Access ng/ha aspx Web Site: MicrosoftPowerpoint presentation on Access ng/ha aspx#2 Web Site: Tom JewettDatabase Modelling and Design gn.php Web Site: MicrosoftMS-Access resource site /FX aspx Page 5 of 6

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