James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

CP5520 - Advanced Databases and Applications

Subject Description

The aim of this subject is to provide an understanding of the importance of database technology in today's society and how they can use this technology to manage their own data requirements. The subject will include a detailed discussion of the storage and retrieval techniques for efficient processing of data.

Learning Outcomes

• understand the issues involved in the operation of a DBMS including transaction management, concurrency control and recovery
• have an understanding of different DBMS architectures including distributed databases and client/server systems
• understand the issues involved in the database design, data storage, indexing and query processing
• attain some knowledge of new database developments including data warehouses, data mining and internet databases

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
• Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (10%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (20%)
• Minor research report - (20%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  Students enrolling in this subject should have successfully complete CP1500 or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study or professional experience.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP3020

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