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Overview
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Overview

The IGS_PS_UNIT_SUBTITLE table is a core data structure within the Oracle E-Business Suite Student System (IGS) module, which is designated as obsolete in the provided metadata. Its primary function is to catalog and manage the various subtitles that can be associated with academic units. A subtitle provides a more specific or descriptive title for a unit version, allowing for differentiation when the core unit code and version number are identical. This table acts as a master reference for these subtitles, enabling their consistent application across the student system, particularly in unit offerings and references.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to uniquely identify a subtitle and link it to a specific unit version. The critical columns include the SUBTITLE_ID, which serves as the primary unique identifier via the IGS_PS_UNIT_SUBTITLE_PK constraint. The combination of UNIT_CD (Unit Code), VERSION_NUMBER, and the SUBTITLE field itself forms a separate unique key (IGS_PS_UNIT_SUBTITLE_UK), ensuring that no duplicate subtitle definitions exist for a given unit version. The SUBTITLE column stores the actual descriptive text of the subtitle.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is retrieving the valid subtitle for a specific unit offering or version to display in course catalogs, student schedules, or administrative reports. Developers and report writers would frequently join this table to unit version or unit section reference data. A common query pattern involves fetching subtitle details for a known unit code and version. For example: SELECT subtitle FROM igs_ps_unit_subtitle WHERE unit_cd = :p_unit_cd AND version_number = :p_ver_num; Another critical scenario is data validation and integrity checks, ensuring that any SUBTITLE_ID referenced in dependent tables like IGS_PS_USEC_REF exists in this master table. Reporting on all available subtitles across the curriculum would also leverage this table as the source.

Related Objects

The IGS_PS_UNIT_SUBTITLE table maintains defined relationships with other key tables in the Student System, as per the provided foreign key metadata:

  • References (Outgoing FK): The table references IGS_PS_UNIT_VER_ALL (Unit Versions) on the columns UNIT_CD and VERSION_NUMBER, establishing that a subtitle must be associated with a valid, existing unit version.
  • Referenced By (Incoming FKs):
    • The IGS_PS_USEC_REF table references IGS_PS_UNIT_SUBTITLE via its SUBTITLE_ID column, indicating that unit section references can be linked to a specific subtitle.
    • The IGS_PS_UNIT_VER_ALL table itself also references IGS_PS_UNIT_SUBTITLE via a SUBTITLE_ID column, suggesting a unit version may have a default or assigned subtitle.
These relationships underscore the table's role as a central reference point for subtitle data within the unit structure.