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Information and Data - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEInformation and Data CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEECM1420 MODULE CONVENER Dave Dann (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 15
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

***DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP STUDENTS ONLY***

This module provides you with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centred on the core skills of identifying organisational information requirements, modelling using conceptual data modelling techniques and converting the conceptual data models into relational data models, and then implementing and utilising a relational database using an industry standard database management system.

The module will also include coverage of basic database administration tasks and key concepts of data quality and data security. In addition to developing database applications, you will learn how large-scale packaged systems are highly dependent on the use of database management systems.

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to ensure that you have a good understanding of data, information and systems used to manage data and information. In particular, you should be able to demonstrate the following competences:

  • Identify organisational information requirements and can model data solutions using conceptual data modelling techniques.
  • Be able to implement a database solution using an industry standard database management system (DBMS).
  • Be able to perform database administration tasks and be cognisant of the key concepts of data quality and data security.
  • Be able to manage data effectively and undertake data analysis.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Apply data analysis and data modelling techniques, to design data structures based on business requirements

2. Use at least one conceptual data modelling technique (such as entity-relationship modelling) to capture the information requirements for an enterprise domain

3. Implement a database system using a mainstream database product such as Oracle or SQL

4. Translate object and data models into appropriate database schemas within design constraints

5. Evaluate potential data solutions to meet requirements

6. Design high-quality relational databases

7. Use the data definition, data manipulation, and data control language components of SQL in the context of one widely used implementation of the language

8. Perform simple database administration tasks

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

9. Understand the role of databases and database management systems in managing organisational data and information

10. Understand the historical development of database management systems and logical data models

11. Understand the basics of how data is physically stored and accessed

12. Understand the fundamentals of the basic file organisation techniques

13. Understand the purpose and principles of normalizing a relational database structure

14. Understand the concept of database transaction and apply it appropriately to an application context

15. Understand the basic mechanisms for accessing relational databases from various types of application development environments

16. Understand the role of databases and database management systems in the context of enterprise systems

17. Understand the key principles of data security and identify data security risk and violations in data management system design

18. Understand the core concepts of data quality and their application in an organisational context

19. Understand what is meant by data warehousing and data mining

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

20. Communicate orally and in writing

21. Think analytically and critically

22. Organise your own work

23. Work to a deadline

24. Make decisions

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Introduction to data and information management (3 weeks)

•          File organisation and data structures

•          Structured and unstructured data

           o          HTML, CSV, XML, JSON

•          Data quality; audit and compliance

•          Databases and database management systems

           o          Historical development

           o          Role of DBMS in managing organisation data and enterprise systems

           o          Conceptual, logical and physical data models

           o          Relational and NoSQL databases; big data

•          Data integration

•          Data warehousing; data mining; business intelligence; data analytics

•          Evaluating potential data solutions to meet requirements

•          Introduction to data security principles

•          Identifying data security risks and violations in data management system design

 

Conceptual data modelling (3 weeks)

•          Capturing information requirements for an enterprise domain

•          Entity-relationship diagrams

•          Object modelling with UML class diagrams

•          Data normalisation

 

Database design and implementation (2 weeks)

•          Logical and physical data models

•          Translating object and data models into database schemas

•          Database implementation using Oracle or SQL Server

•          Cloud data storage

•          Indexing and performance

 

SQL (3 weeks)

•          Data definition language

•          Data manipulation language

•          Database transactions

•          Accessing databases from application development environments

•          Simple database administration

           o          Data control language

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 22 Guided Independent Study 128 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 18 Online learning activity, including virtual workshops, synchronous and asynchronous virtual lectures and other e-learning.
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 2 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 2 Group workshops
Guided independent study 128 Coursework, exam preparation and self-study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Contribution to class discussion N/A 1-24 Verbal
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 50 Written Exams 50 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Data modelling and design exercise 50 2000 words 1-4, 6-8, 13,20-24 Written
Written exam 50 1.5 hours - Summer Exam Period 1-24 Written
         
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Data modelling and database design exercise (50%) Data modelling and design exercise (2000 words) 1-4, 6-8, 13,20-24 Completed over summer with a deadline in August
Written exam (50%) Written exam (1.5 hours) 1-24 August assessment period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be deferred in the assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you may be required to sit a referral. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Gordon, K Principles of Data Management 2nd BCS 2013 ISBN-13: 978-1780
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th September 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Information, data

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