31271 Database Fundamentals (University of Technology Sydney): rated 3.2/5 overall, difficulty 5.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 0.0/5 across 6 reviews collected on UTS Wall.
31271 is a University of Technology Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what UTS students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数据库基础
Type: Undergraduate subject
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate
Handbook year: 2026
This subject lays the foundation for effective database systems, teaching you how data is structured and managed within organizations, ensuring its usability for applications and users. You will also learn SQL for effective data retrieval and modification, enhancing your ability to work with databases in various contexts.
31271 has 6 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 2.8 · difficulty 5.0 · would-recommend 0.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by UTS students on UTS Wall (0.0/5 overall); 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.7 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "IDA and Database fundamentals (DBfund) are both easy. Just make sure you do the weekly labs/workshops and you will pass easily. No in person attendance required for either but DBfund does have a final exam which was in person when I did it (2 years ago). Cybersec is a bit more d…"
On Reddit: "Cyber security has two parts - in class labs and online lectures. Many people did the labs in their own time and submitted at home, however, if u dont have the right devices to download the software (which was VMware and PUTTY), u will be forced to attend and do the lab work dur…"
The course panel on UTS Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is 31271 hard?
A: Students rate 31271's difficulty 5.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses.
Q: Is 31271 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: would-recommend 0.0/5, usefulness 2.8/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches 31271, and when is it offered?
A: 31271 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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