Search Results igs_re_ths_exam_type_pk

Overview

The IGS_RE_THS_EXAM_TYPE table is a core reference table within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Student System (IGS) module, specifically for managing research and thesis processes. It functions as a lookup or code table that standardizes and defines the permissible types of examinations that can be conducted for a thesis. Its primary role is to maintain data integrity by providing a controlled list of valid examination types, such as written, performance, or oral, which can then be assigned to specific thesis examination records. This ensures consistency in reporting and process execution across the institution's research administration.

Key Information Stored

As a reference table, its structure is typically lean, focused on storing the unique examination type code and its description. The primary and likely sole key column is THESIS_EXAM_TYPE, which stores the short code (e.g., 'WRITTEN', 'ORAL', 'PERFORMANCE') identifying the examination type. A corresponding DESCRIPTION column, while not explicitly listed in the provided metadata, is standard for such code tables and would hold the full, human-readable name of the type. The table's design enforces uniqueness on the THESIS_EXAM_TYPE column via its primary key constraint (IGS_RE_THS_EXAM_TYPE_PK), preventing duplicate entries and serving as the anchor point for relational integrity with transactional data.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is to populate list-of-values (LOV) selections in the application's user interface when users are recording or querying a thesis examination. It is also critical for reporting and analysis, allowing institutions to categorize and summarize thesis examinations by type. Common SQL operations include retrieving the full list of active examination types for setup or validation purposes, and joining to transactional data for detailed reports. A typical query to list all examination types would be: SELECT thesis_exam_type, description FROM igs_re_ths_exam_type ORDER BY 1;. For reporting, a join to the main examination table is standard: SELECT exam.*, type.description FROM igs_re_thesis_exam exam, igs_re_ths_exam_type type WHERE exam.thesis_exam_type = type.thesis_exam_type;.

Related Objects

The IGS_RE_THS_EXAM_TYPE table has a direct, foundational relationship with the primary transactional table for thesis examinations. As documented in the provided metadata:

• IGS_RE_THESIS_EXAM: This is the main table that records individual thesis examination events or instances. It holds a foreign key column, THESIS_EXAM_TYPE, which references IGS_RE_THS_EXAM_TYPE.THESIS_EXAM_TYPE. This relationship ensures that every examination recorded in the system must be of a type predefined in the IGS_RE_THS_EXAM_TYPE lookup table.

This relationship is enforced by a foreign key constraint, guaranteeing referential integrity and making IGS_RE_THS_EXAM_TYPE a parent table to IGS_RE_THESIS_EXAM.