DBA625 - Database Administration
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Subject Title
Database Administration
Subject Description
This subject will review the purpose and responsibilities of the Database Administrator. The student will learn how the DBMS manages the data and controls such as recovery, locking and transaction logging and performance tuning. Through hands on Database Adminstration using Oracle, the student will practice much of the theory presented.
Credit Status
1 Credit for CPA/CPAC Diploma Students
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the utilities of the DBMS in use
2. Describe in detail the functions performed by a DBA
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the architecture and functions of the DBMS(s) in use
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of DBA administrative tasks and basics of backup and recovery and performance tuning
Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.
Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Prerequisite(s)
DBS311
Topic Outline
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Database Administrative Concepts - 40%
- develop & maintain data standards
- develop schemes
- control data redundancy
- cost/benefit analysis
- procure hardware and software
- develop procedures for recovery
- set performance standards
- set performance standards
- manage database security
- set programming standards
- install DBMS
- generate data dictionary reports
- construct and maintain external schemas
- implement programming standards
- construct and maintain storage schemas
- monitor systems performance and activity
- construct and maintain integrity controls
- construct and maintain security controls
- load, reorganize and recover databases
- tune databases
- install systems enhancements (upgrades)
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Oracle DBA Tasks - 60%
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hands on component will have students create and maintain their own database including
- backup and recovery
- dictionary reporting
- import and export
- parameter setting
- security and other basic DBA functions
- space management
- tuning
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hands on component will have students create and maintain their own database including
Mode of Instruction
3 hours interactive lecture per week.
1 hour lab time per week.
Prescribed Texts
DBA625 Oracle 11g Notes (available in the bookstore)
To find out the cost of books and learning material go here.
Any courses not listed on the bookstore webpage do not require any resources for purchase. All resources will be provided by your instructor.
Reference Material
Oracle Database 10g, DBA Handbook by Kevin Loney and Bob Bryla, published by Oracle Press, ISBN 0-07-223145-9
Required Supplies
None
Student Progression and Promotion Policy
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of 50% or better on the final exam
- Satisfactorily complete all assignments
- Achieve a weighted average of 50% or better for the tests and final exam
- Achieve a grade of 50% or better on the overall course
http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html
Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html
A+ | 90% to 100% |
A | 80% to 89% |
B+ | 75% to 79% |
B | 70% to 74% |
C+ | 65% to 69% |
C | 60% to 64% |
D+ | 55% to 59% |
D | 50% to 54% |
F | 0% to 49% (Not a Pass) |
OR | |
EXC | Excellent |
SAT | Satisfactory |
UNSAT | Unsatisfactory |
For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).
Modes of Evaluation
Assignments (minimum of 2) | 20% |
Mid-term Test | 40% |
Final Exam | 40% |
Labs
The labs will make use of the Lab Volt 6090 Instrumentation and Control equipment. The lab will contain a brief lecture of about 15 minutes for an introduction to the sensor being used in the lab. The lab equipment needs to be pre-configured prior to the lab in order to minimize the set up time for the student. The pre-configuration includes, mounting the equipment and interconnecting the tubing and hoses. Electrical hook-up should be left to the students.
- Lab 1, Week 1 - 2 hours
- Lab 2, Week 2 – 2 hours
- Lab 3, Week 3 – 2 hours
- Lab 4, Week 4 – 2 hours
- Lab 5, Weeks 5 & 6 – 4 hours
- Lab 6, Week 7 – 2 hours
- Lab 7, Week 8 – 2 hours
- Lab 8, Week 9 – 2 hours
- Lab 9, Week 10 – 2 hours
- Lab 10, Week 11 – 2 hours
- Lab 11, Week 12 – 2 hours