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
This unit is offered in summer which spans for 3 weeks.
Lectures: 2 hours per day (Mon-Thu)
Tutorials: 2 hours per day (Mon-Thu)
Students will be expected to spend a total of 8 hours per day during the summer course.
BUS5410, BUS4410
(FIT9004 or FIT9017) and (FIT9003 or FIT9019)
Knowledge of relational database principles, including SQL.
Jessica Sin
Jessica Sin
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Register for tutorials, and download/install the required software | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Week 1 (Day 1): Chapter 2 - SQL and Oracle Form Introduction | |
| 2 | Week 1 (Day 2): Chapter 3 - Data Block Forms (Basic) | |
| 3 | Week 1 (Day 3): Chapter 4 - Data Block Forms (Advanced) | |
| 4 | Week 1 (Day 4): Chapter 5 - PL/SQL Programming (Basic) | |
| 5 | Week 2 (Day 1): Chapter 5 - PL/SQL Programming (Advanced) | Class Test: Monday 2-Dec-2013 (2-4pm) |
| 6 | Week 2 (Day 2): Chapter 6 - Custom Form (Basic) | |
| 7 | Week 2 (Day 3): Chapter 7 - Custom Form (Multiple Form) | |
| 8 | Week 2 (Day 4): Chapter 8 - Custom Forms (Tab Canvas) | |
| 9 | Week 3 (Day 1): Chapter 9 - Custom Forms (Stacked Canvas) and Chapter 11 - Pictures | |
| 10 | Week 3 (Day 2): Chapter 10 - Menus | |
| 11 | Week 3 (Day 3): Advanced Programming | |
| 12 | Week 3 (Day 4): Revision | |
| 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 |
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Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class Test | 10% | Monday 2-Dec-2013 (2-4pm) |
| Assignment | 30% | TBA |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
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1. Understanding of SQL and PL/SQL
2. Use of Data Block Forms
1. Completeness of each sub-system
2. Correctness of each sub-system
3. Testing results
4. Technical requirements of the system specified in the assignment specification
Morrison, J. and Morrison, M. (2005). Guide to Oracle 10g, 5th Edition, Cengage Learning, ISBN: 0619216298
Oracle Form Development for Database Applications, by Taniar & Lim, Publisher: Rinton Press, USA, ISBN 1-58949-055-X
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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
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