COMP6240 Relational Databases
COMP6240 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Department of Computer Science |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Computer Science |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Introduction to the basic goals, functions, models, components, applications and social impact of database systems applications. The course introduces the relational model and the database query language SQL. Entity-Relationship Diagrams are introduced as a tool for conceptual modelling. Consideration is given to the role of integrity constraints as well as to the impact of DBMS access schemes and query optimisation. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Information Technology |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management and Master of Information Systems Studies |
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