COMP9311 Notices

Notices

  • Final Exam Tomorrow

    Posted by Zhengyi Yang Wednesday 20 August 2025, 10:12:05 PM.

    Dear Students,

    Please carefully read the following instructions regarding the final exam:

    Location:

    • Ensure you arrive at the correct venue 30 minutes early .
    • Please bring valid identification, e.g. a UNSW Student ID card, driver’s license, or passport (physical copy).

    Time Allowed:

    • 14:00 – 16:10.
    • The exam duration is 2 hours , with an additional 10 minutes reading time .

    Format & Questions:

    • Closed-book, paper exam with invigilation.
    • There will be 6 questions in total .
    • You may attempt the questions in any order.
    • Marks for each question will be clearly indicated on the exam paper.
    • Scratch paper is provided at the back of the exam booklet. No additional sheets will be given.

    Writing:

    • Answers must be written in ink .
    • Pencils may be used for diagrams, drawings, or sketches.

    Restrictions:

    • No notes, textbooks, cheat sheets, or calculators are allowed.
    • No hats, watches, or earphones may be worn during the exam.
    • All electronic devices must be switched off and stored in your bag.

    Important Notes:

    • If you are unwell on the exam day, please do not attend . You should apply for Special Consideration (no supplementary exam will be granted if you sit the exam).
    • Ensure you correctly fill in your zID on the answer sheet.
    • You are not allowed to leave your seat during reading time, in the first 10 minutes, or in the last 10 minutes of the exam.

    Finally, thank you all for your effort throughout the term. Good luck with your final exam! 🍀

    Best,
    Zhengyi

  • Assignment 2 Marks Released

    Posted by Sijia Xu Monday 18 August 2025, 01:58:53 PM.

    Dear Students,

    The marks and feedback for Assignment 2 are now available. You can view your mark on Moodle, and the sample solution has been uploaded to WebCMS under the Assignments section. Please review your submission and feedback carefully.

    If you have any concerns about your mark, please contact your marking tutor using the email address provided in the feedback by Friday, 22 August .

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • COMP9311 Final Exam — Time and Location Allocation

    Posted by Sijia Xu Wednesday 13 August 2025, 03:06:07 PM.

    The time and location for the COMP9311 final exam are now available. Please check your allocation here and read all of the information provided on that page carefully :

    https://cgi.cse.unsw.edu.au/~exam/25T2/seating/register.cgi/allocations/

    Note:

    • The final exam is a closed-book paper exam . No exam materials are permitted.
    • There are no assigned seats for this exam. You only need to remember your assigned room, not a specific seat. The seat number shown on the allocations page is only for balancing room capacity.
    • Your allocation will be used to mark attendance on the day.

    If you have any issues with your allocation, please contact cse.exams@unsw.edu.au as soon as possible.

  • Reminder: MyExperience Survey Closing Soon

    Posted by Sijia Xu Friday 08 August 2025, 01:11:10 PM.

    Dear Students,

    The MyExperience survey will be closing soon, and our current response rate is still below 25%. Your feedback is highly valuable to the teaching team, as it helps us improve the course for both current and future students.

    Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at https://myexperience.unsw.edu.au and encourage your classmates to participate as well.

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

    Best regards,

    The COMP9311 Team

  • 📢 Reminder: Guest Lecture at 2PM Today

    Posted by Sijia Xu Tuesday 05 August 2025, 01:01:30 PM.

    Join us for the COMP9311 guest lecture this afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) at Colombo Theatre A (K-B16-LG03) .

    🎤 Speaker : Dr. Yi Jin — Founder & Chief Architect of PhoebeDB, Director of Enmotech Data AU
    📚 Topic : RDBMS Implementations & PhoebeDB Performance Breakthroughs
    🍕 Pizza and drinks will be available for students attending in person .

    You're warmly invited to attend in person. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Assignment 2 Due Today & Project 1 Marks Released

    Posted by Sijia Xu Monday 04 August 2025, 03:39:36 PM.

    Dear Students,

    Assignment 2 Due Today
    This is a friendly reminder that Assignment 2 is due today by 5:00 PM . With fewer than two hours remaining, please ensure that you submit your work via Moodle before the deadline. We strongly recommend submitting early to avoid any last-minute issues.

    Project 1 Marks and Sample Solution Released
    Marks and feedback for Project 1 have been released. You can view your mark on Moodle , and the sample solution is available on WebCMS under the Project section. Please review your submission and feedback carefully.
    If you have any concerns about your mark, please contact your marking tutor using the email provided in the feedback by Friday, 8 August .

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • Guest Lecture Next Tuesday + MyExperience Survey

    Posted by Zhengyi Yang Friday 01 August 2025, 03:21:12 PM.

    Guest Lecture Announcement

    We are excited to welcome Dr. Yi Jin as a guest lecturer in COMP9311 next Tuesday (Week 10, Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00, Colombo Theatre A, K-B16-LG03).

    Dr. Jin is the Founder and Chief Architect of PhoebeDB and Director of Enmotech Data AU, with an impressive track record in DBMS engine development across companies such as IBM, Pivotal (Apache HAWQ), and Inspur. With over 15 years of deep industry experience, Dr. Jin has led innovations in scalable transaction engines, cloud-native OLTP/HTAP architectures, and hardware-optimized database systems.

    Lecture Topic: RDBMS Implementations & PhoebeDB Performance Breakthroughs

    This will be an in-person-only session (no streaming). Free pizza and drinks will be provided during the break — a great opportunity to connect and chat directly with our guest speak

    MyExperience Survey Now Open

    The MyExperience survey for COMP9311 is now available: https://myexperience.unsw.edu.au/

    Please take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your input is highly valued and helps us reflect, improve, and enhance your learning experience.

    Thank you for your time and feedback.

    Best regards,
    Zhengyi

  • Assignment 2 Released – Submission Details

    Posted by Sijia Xu Tuesday 15 July 2025, 05:16:34 PM.

    Dear Students,

    Assignment 2 has been released and is available on WebCMS under Course Work → Assignments .

    The submission deadline is 5:00 PM on Monday of Week 10 (4 August) . Please submit your assignment via Moodle .

    We encourage you to start early and plan your work accordingly.

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • Project 1 Due Today & Assignment 1 Marks Released

    Posted by Sijia Xu Monday 14 July 2025, 11:23:55 AM, last modified Monday 14 July 2025, 11:24:50 AM.

    Dear Students,

    This is a friendly reminder that Project 1 is due today by 5:00 PM . There are fewer than six hours remaining, so please ensure that you submit your work via Moodle before the deadline.
    Please double-check that your code runs correctly on the vxdb01 server, as it will be tested there. We strongly recommend submitting as early as possible to avoid any last-minute issues.

    Marks for Assignment 1 have now been released. You can find the sample solution directly below the Assignment 1 section on WebCMS.
    Please review your submission and feedback carefully. If you have any concerns about the marking, please contact your marking tutor (email provided in the feedback) by this Friday (18 July) .

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • Thursday Lecture and Labs Will Be Held On Campus (3rd July)

    Posted by Sijia Xu Wednesday 02 July 2025, 07:39:36 PM.

    Dear students,

    Please note that the COMP9311 lecture and labs scheduled for Thursday, 3rd July will proceed as usual on campus .

    Weather conditions have improved, and we will return to in-person teaching from Thursday.

    We look forward to seeing you back on campus.

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • All Wednesday Labs Moved Online (2nd July)

    Posted by Sijia Xu Tuesday 01 July 2025, 05:50:11 PM.

    Dear students,

    Due to the ongoing severe weather conditions, all COMP9311 labs scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd July) will be held online .

    Please join your lab session via one of the following methods:

    Students from Tuesday lab sessions are also welcome to join any Wednesday session that suits their availability.

    Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • Urgent Notice: Lecture and Lab Arrangements for Tomorrow (Severe Weather Warning)

    Posted by Sijia Xu Monday 30 June 2025, 06:17:10 PM, last modified Tuesday 01 July 2025, 06:22:17 AM.

    Dear students,

    Due to the severe weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for tomorrow, Tuesday 1st July , we are making the following changes:

    Please try to avoid unnecessary travel during the severe weather.

    Take care and stay dry.

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • Project 1 Released – Submission Details & Tips

    Posted by Sijia Xu Tuesday 24 June 2025, 05:26:43 PM.

    Dear Students,

    Project 1 has been released and is available on WebCMS under "Course Work" → "Project" .
    The submission deadline is 5:00 PM on Monday of Week 7 (14 July) , and submissions must be made via Moodle .

    Tips for Getting Started:

    • Please review the "relation diagram.svg" file provided on the Project page, and make sure you understand the database schema before starting.
    • Carefully read the project specification and ensure you understand all the requirements.
    • Make sure to test your code on the vxdb01 server before submission, as we will evaluate your work on that server.
    • We strongly recommend that you start early to allow sufficient time to complete the project.

    Reminder: Assignment 1 was due yesterday. A 5% penalty per day applies for late submissions, and no marks will be awarded for submissions more than 5 days late , so please ensure you submit as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

  • Assignment 1 Released - Submission Details

    Posted by Sijia Xu Tuesday 03 June 2025, 08:51:15 PM.

    Dear Students,

    Assignment 1 has been released and is available on WebCMS under Course Work → Assignments .

    Please note that the submission deadline is 5:00 PM on Monday of Week 4 , and submissions should be made via Moodle .

    We encourage you to start early and ensure your submission is completed on time.

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Teaching Team

  • ​COMP9311 – First Lecture Reminder (Today 14:00–16:00)

    Posted by Sijia Xu Tuesday 03 June 2025, 11:29:09 AM.

    Hi everyone,

    This is a reminder that our first COMP9311 lecture will be held today (Tuesday) from 14:00 to 16:00.

    Location (on-campus):
    Colombo Theatre A (K-B16-LG03)

    Live Online Access:

    • WebCMS3 → "Online Lecture Links" tab
    • Moodle → Blackboard Collaborate for live session
    • Moodle → Lecture Recordings (Echo360) for replay

    Please note: Although you may have registered for the online mode, there will be some extra seats available on campus. You are welcome to attend in person if space allows.

    Looking forward to seeing you in class, either in person or online.

    Best regards,
    COMP9311 Teaching Team

  • Welcome to COMP9311 25T2

    Posted by Zhengyi Yang Friday 30 May 2025, 02:30:52 PM.

    Dear Students,

    Welcome to the course COMP9311 – Database Systems . This week is O-Week, and we hope you're excited to begin your journey into databases.

    In this opening notice, we outline how the course will be run in Term 2, 2025, and provide key information to help you get started.

    Course Format

    COMP9311 will be delivered in a multi-modal format:

    • Lectures will run in hybrid mode — both face-to-face and live-streamed, with recordings available.
    • Labs will be held in-person , where you will work on your own laptops .
    • Consultations (help sessions) will be available in both face-to-face and online formats.
    • Online forum support will be available throughout the term.

    Course Webpages

    Lectures

    Lectures begin in Week 1 and are scheduled as follows:

    • Tuesdays : 14:00 – 16:00 at Colombo Theatre A (K-B16-LG03)
    • Thursdays : 14:00 – 16:00 at Colombo Theatre A (K-B16-LG03)

    Live online lectures will occur simultaneously. You can access them:

    1. Via links in the “Online Lecture Links” tab on WebCMS3
    2. Or through Moodle → Blackboard Collaborate for live sessions, and Lecture Recordings for Echo360 recordings

    Labs

    Labs begin in Week 2 .

    Please note:

    • Labs are face-to-face and operate under a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model.
    • Ensure your laptop is fully charged before attending.
    • If needed, CSE provides a laptop lending service : https://taggi.cse.unsw.edu.au/FAQ/Borrow_A_Laptop/
    • Tutors will be available in each lab to provide guidance and answer questions.

    Consultations

    Consultations begin in Week 1 :

    • Fridays, 13:00 – 15:00
      • Face-to-face : Room 204, Building K17
      • Online : via Blackboard Collaborate (linked on WebCMS3 and Moodle)

    Consultations are not recorded . Feel free to join if you have any questions.

    Discourse Forum

    Starting this term, we are using Discourse for Q&A and peer discussion. It’s linked in the WebCMS3 menu.

    • Tutors will monitor the forum regularly.
    • You will be automatically registered upon your first login.
    • If you encounter any access issues, please let us know.

    We hope you enjoy the course and wish you a great start to the term!

    Best regards,
    The COMP9311 Team

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