There is a semester-long weekly lecture series. Copies of the Overhead Projection slides used by the lecturer are available. The prescribed text book is the ultimate source of correct information on this subject. Lectures give an overview of the theoretical material of the subject.
Tutorials examine the application of the theory to practical examples.
Students are encouraged to participate in all sessions through questions, discussion and presenting solutions to given exercises. Laboratory experiences require use of the WebLearn Quizzes and completion of the WebLearn Tests, and the execution of SQL queries on a commercial database management system using sample small databases. While a minimum attendance standard is not compulsory, non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in this subject. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Each component should therefore be viewed as a hurdle.