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An introduction to database systems, database design, relational databases and database management systems.
The course deals with data models and database systems and has been designed to enable you to understand the theoretical basis of databases and be able to apply that knowledge in developing and using relational databases. The lectures are organized around the database design lifecycle, while in the labs students go through the process of developing small databases from given requirements. This course is a prerequisite for SENG365 (Web Computing Architectures).
After completing this course, students will be able to- design databases well- use relational algebra to query databases- use SQL to query, define, populate, update and manage databases- understand the functions of Relational Database Management Systems
(1) COSC121 or INFO125; (2) 15 points from Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering Mathematics or MSCI110. MATH101 is not acceptable. MATH120/STAT101 are strongly recommended.
COSC205, COSC226
There will be three lectures per week (times to be announced), which will be given by Prof Tanja Mitrovic (email tanja@cosc.canterbury.ac.nz). Labs will be held in lab 2 (Erskine). Please see information in Learn related to tutorials.Depending on final student numbers, some of the advertised lab/tutorial streams may not run. Final lab/tutorial options will be available for self-allocation closer to the start of the semester through My Timetable.
Tanja Mitrovic
Andrew Nuxoll
Yalini Sundralingam
No assignments will be accepted after the drop dead date (i.e. a week after the assignment is due). The penalty for the late submission of an assignment will be an absolute deduction of 15% of the maximum possible mark.
Elmasri, Ramez. , Navathe, Sham; Fundamentals of database systems ; 5th ed; Pearson/Addison Wesley, 2007.
Previous editions of the same textbook are also suitable.The COSC265 lecture notes and all additional material will be available via Learn.
Library portalCourse Information on Learn Course Outline
Important documentsCOSC265 handouts will be available in Learn. There are several important documents available online about departmental regulations, policies and guidelines at the following site. We expect all students to be familiar with these. Notices about this class will be posted to the class forum in the Learn system.COSC students will also be made members of a class called “CSSE Notices”, where general notices will be posted that apply to all classes (such as information about building access or job opportunities).
The Computer Science department's grading policy states that in order to pass a course you must meet two requirements:1. You must achieve an average grade of at least 50% over all assessment items.2. You must achieve an average mark of at least 45% on invigilated assessment items.If you satisfy both these criteria, your grade will be determined by the following University- wide scale for converting marks to grades: an average mark of 50% is sufficient for a C- grade, an average mark of 55% earns a C grade, 60% earns a B- grade and so forth. However if you do not satisfy both the passing criteria you will be given either a D or E grade depending on marks. Marks are sometimes scaled to achieve consistency between courses from year to year. AegrotatsIf factors beyond your control (such as illness or family bereavement) prevent you from completing some item of course work (including laboratory sessions), or prevent you from giving your best, then you may be eligible for aegrotat, impaired performance consideration or an extension on the assessment. Details of these may be found in the University Calendar. Supporting evidence, such as a medical certificate, is normally required. If in doubt, talk to your lecturer.
Domestic fee $748.00
International fee $3,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Computer Science and Software Engineering .