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1 Name of Course : Introduction to Databases Version VD1

Number:
Course Code : CT042-3-1 Effective Date: 06 Jan 2020

2 Synopsis : This module introduces the students with fundamental knowledge of database design and management system. Students shall be able to
analyze a case study and model the database using entity relationship diagram. Database normalization is introduced to control data
redundancy. The module also covers practical software skills using Structured Query Language (SQL) which enables the students to implement
and manipulate a database.
3 Name(s) of academic staff : Lai Chew Ping, Abdallah, Dhason Padmakumar, Dr.Nurul Husna, Nik Sakinah, Nur Amira, Seetha Letchumy.

4 Semester and Year offered : See Programme Specification

(Module may be delivered on multiple programmes and therefore in different years/semesters)
5 Credit Value : 3

6 Prerequisite/co-requisite: (if None

any)

7 Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) : At the end of the course the students will be able to:
(example) - explain the basic principles of immunisation (C2,PLO1)
CLO1 State the fundamental concept of database, database management system and relational model. (C1, PL01)

CLO2 Manipulate the database with ERD, Normalization and SQL. (C3, PLO2)

CLO3 Apply redundancy control in designing a database. (C3, PLO2)

Demonstrate a database solution using an appropriate tool based on a case study. (A3,PLO6)

8 Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment : Please select the learning outcome Domain(LOD) for
each PLO in the cells above it. E.g PLO1- Knowledge and Understanding, PLO2- Cognitive Skills, PLO3-Practical Skills
Course Learning Outcomes Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
(CLO) Knowledge Leadership,
and Cognitive Practical Interpersonal Communicati Numeracy autonomy Personal Entrepreneuri
Ethics and Teaching
Understandin Skills, Skills, Skill, on skill,
Digital Skills,
Skills, and Skills, al Skills,
professionalis Assessment
m Methods
g, responsibility,

PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
CLO 1
 Lecture Exam

CLO 2
 Lecture Exam

CLO 3 Tutorial Group

 Assignment
Tutorial (Database
Group
Assignment
 (Database
Implementatio
n)

Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and PLO by ticking “√“ the appropriate relevant box.
(This description must be read together with Standards 2.1.2 , 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 in Area 2 - pages 16 & 18)
9 Transferable Skills (if applicable) Cognitive Skills,
1
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be
useful and utilized in other settings) Digital Skills,
2

5
10 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning (F2F) Guided

Course Content Outline CLO* Learning Independent SLT
(NF2F) Learning
L T P O eg: (NF2F)
e-learning
Introduction to databases 1 2 2 4

Database management system and functions 1 4 4 8

Database environment 1 2 2 4

Relational database concept 1 4 4 8

Data modeling with entity relationship diagram 2 6 6 12

Database Normalization 2 6 6 12

Structure Query Language (SQL) 2 4 4 8

Database design and modeling 3 1.5 3 4.5

Database redundancy control 3 3 6 9

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Relational schema mapping 3 3 6 9

Database management tools and functions 4 3 3 6

Define a database using Data Definition Language

4 3 6 9
(DDL)
Manipulate a database using Data Manipulation
4 6 8 14
Language (DML)
Analyze a case study and implement a database
4 1.5 3 4.5
solution

Total 112

Continuous Assessment Percentage (%) F2F NF2F SLT

Group Assignment -(Database Design)

1 20 1 1 2
800 Words, Week 8
Group Assignment - (Database
2 Implementation), 1000 Words, Week 13 30 1 1 2

3 0

4 0

5 0

6 0

7 0

Total 4

Final Assessment Percentage (%) F2F NF2F SLT

1 Final Exam 50% 2 2 4

2 0

3 0

4 0

5 0

Total 4

**Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum/ WBL using
GRAND TOTAL SLT 120
Effective Learning Time (ELT) of 50%

L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P= Practical, O= Others, F2F=Face to Face, NF2F=Non Face to Face

*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.
11 Identify special requirement to deliver Any DBMS such as Ms.SQL server, any diagramming tool such as Ms.Visio
the course (e.g: software, nursery,
computer lab, simulation room, etc)

12 References :(include required and further readings, and should be the most current) Coronel, C. and Morris, S. (2018). Database Systems: Design, Implementation, &
Management. 13th ed. United States: Course Technology. ISBN:1285196147

Kroenke, M., Auer, J., Vandenberg, L. and Yoder, C. (2017). Database Concepts . 8th ed.
United States: Pearson. ISBN: 013460153X

Harrington, J. (2016). Relational Database Design and Implementation . 4th ed. United
States: Morgan Kaufmann. ISBN: 0128043997

13 Other additional information :

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CT042-3-1-IDB-Introduction to Databases Effective Date: 06 Jan 2020