1997 QUT Handbook

Courses: IF33, IT20 Prerequisites: ITB222
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB225 INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES
The use of databases to store, alter and retrieve information;
introduction to SQL for update, retrieval, and database schema
creation and maintenance. Database attributes including domains,
primary and foreign keys, and the use of views. Update
anomalies. The first three normal forms of relational database
theory. Application development using a fourth generation
database management system. Privacy, security and
integrity.
Courses: IT21, IF25, IF58, IF79, IF54, IF38
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB230 PROJECT
The ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-life situations
is essential for information systems professionals. A sixmonth
project, under academic supervision, is considered useful
in developing students’ ability to apply their knowledge
and skills.
Courses: IF33, IF38, IT20
Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 72 credit
points from the Information Systems major or in IF33
Credit Points: 12
■ ITB231 APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
Synthesises techniques and theory learned in earlier units by
providing an opportunity for students to integrate these skills
through team-based development of a major online system
processing database. Requires students to re-examine major
design, programming and planning issues within the context
of a 4GL software environment.
Courses: IT20 Prerequisites: ITB223, ITB224
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB232 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Examination of the functions of database management systems;
query optimisation; concurrency control; transaction
processing; crash recovery; security and integrity; the fundamentals
of physical file organisation.
Courses: IF33, IT20, IT40
Prerequisites: ITB233 or ITB421
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB233 FILE STRUCTURES
Examination of file structures and their processing; the various
forms of persistent storage (conventional disks, tapes and
CDs); different approaches to file indexing; tree structured
storage; the cost of accessing these structures is estimated.
Courses: IF38, IT20, IT40 Prerequisites: ITB411
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB235 MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGIES
Image, sound and video now make up a new dimension in
computer stored databases. The technical problems of dealing
with these new media in a digital way pose a challenge to
information technologists. This unit introduces interactive
mulimedia system technologies and provides students with
the basic knowledge required to contend with existing and
future technical problems. Students integrate this knowledge
in creating an interactive multimedia system.
Courses: IT20
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB236 OBJECT-ORIENTED ANALYSIS &
DESIGN
The goal is to develop basic skills in methodologies and techniques
of object-orientated analysis and design. Covers all phases
of the object-orientated software development life cycle.
Courses: IT20 Prerequisites: ITB222
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
Incompatible with: ITB448 and ITN221
■ ITB238 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC TEXT
STORAGE
The relevant issues regarding electronic text storage and re-
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trieval. Issues surrounding document databases including: retrieval
models, characterisation languages, evaluation paradigms,
document description languages, file organisation.
Courses: IT20
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB240 PROJECT
The ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-life situations
is essential for information systems professionals. A six-month
project, under academic supervision, is considered useful in
developing students’ ability to apply their knowledge and skills.
Courses: IT20
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 72 credit points from
the Information Systems major.
Credit Points: 12
■ ITB241 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
Information systems practitioners have responsibility for the
acquisition of computer hardware and software and for its effective
and efficient use. Many practitioners also have responsibility
for managing other information systems personnel.
The knowledge and skills relevant to these planning, organising
and staffing responsibilities are covered.
Courses: IF33, IF38, IT20
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 60 credit points from
the Information Systems major
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB242 DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
There is increasing pressure for computer use to be closely
aligned to organisational goals. Associated with this is an increasing
emphasis on the computer assisting directly in the
decision-making process. This unit addresses issues relating
to these factors.
Courses: BS50, IT20 Prerequisites: ITB222
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB243 KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
Examination of the requirements for and development of
knowledge-based systems in modern mainstream computing;
provides an understanding of the techniques used in capturing
and automating knowledge; and gives practical experience
in designing, implementing and maintaining knowledgebased
systems using a variety of software tools.
Courses: IT20 Prerequisites: ITB222
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
Incompatible with: ITB449
■ ITB244 SPECIAL TOPIC 1
This unit is linked with unit ITB245.
Courses: IT20 Prerequisites: See School announcements
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB245 SPECIAL TOPIC 2
This unit is linked with unit ITB244. These units are designed
to allow for the significant development of, or emphasis in,
business computing not dealt with in other course units. Selected
topics and study areas are offered as required and when
the necessary expertise is available. See School of Information
Systems announcements for details of topics being offered.
Courses: IT20 Prerequisites: See School announcements
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ITB246 UNIX & C
Introduction to the Unix operating system environment and
to the C programming language. It covers the basics of both,
and advanced topics relevant to software development under
Unix and C. Emphasis is placed on the production of high
quality software and documentation.
Courses: IT20 Prerequisites: ITB101, ITB410
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
Incompatible with: ITB422 , ITB448
■ ITB247 PROJECT
This unit provides for students to undertake a two-semester
project. The work in one semester can be followed up in the