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Source: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/COMP2400 Parent: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/AACOM

• Code COMP2400

• Unit Value 6 units

• Offered by School of Computing

• ANU College ANU College of Systems and Society
• Course subject Computer Science

• Areas of interest Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Algorithms and Data

• Academic career UGRD

• Course convener
• AsPr Patrik Haslum
• Dr Miaomiao Liu
• Dr Thang Bui
• Mengxuan Zhang
• Mode of delivery In Person
• Co-taught Course
• COMP6240
• Offered in

First Semester 2026\

Second Semester 2026\

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Relational Databases (COMP2400)

• Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• Indicative Assessment
• Workload
• Requisite and Incompatibility
• Prescribed Texts
• Other Information
• Fees
• Offerings and Dates

This course is an introduction to relational databases and the general skills for designing and using them. Topics include the relational data model, SQL, data modelling tools such as the entity-relationship model, functional dependencies, and (de-)normalisation, query processing and optimisation, and potential social and economic impacts of database design, for instance through (in-)security. Current development of database systems based on models other than the relational (known asNoSQL databases) will be introduced at the end of the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Describe the basic concepts of the relational model and its mathematical foundation.
2. Connect database design with social and economic impacts including security, ethics, and Australian Privacy Principles.
3. Use SQL to define, query and manipulate a relational database, and describe principles of SQL query processing and optimisation.
4. Use data modelling concepts and practices to create, evaluate and communicate relational database designs, collaboratively and individually.

Other Information

More information may be available for enrolled students on the course website on Canvas

Indicative Assessment

1. In-class activities and quizzes (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
2. Assignments (30) [LO 2,3,4]
3. Final Exam (60) [LO 1,2,3,4]

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Workload

Lectures and laboratory sessions plus self study to a total of 130 hours.

Requisite and Incompatibility

To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed: COMP1100 or COMP1130 or INFS1001 or COMP1730 You are not able to enrol in this course if you have successfully completed COMP6240.

Prescribed Texts

Fundamentals of Database Systems, R. Elmasri and S. Navathe, 7th Edition (Global Edition), Pearson, 2017 (recommended only, not prescribed).

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.

Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students\ If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. 

Student Contribution Band: : 2

Unit value: : 6 units

If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) placeor international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.

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