SRJC Course Outlines

12/2/2024 9:01:15 AMCS 63.11A Course Outline as of Spring 2011

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 63.11ATitle:  MS ACCESS, PART 1  
Full Title:  Microsoft Access, Part 1
Last Reviewed:2/12/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled04 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.50 Contact Total26.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  BOT 73.14A

Catalog Description:
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Learn to use Windows database management software package, Microsoft Access, with a hands-on introduction to database administrative tasks: data input, storage, retrieval, editing and reporting.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Learn to use Windows database management software package, Microsoft Access, with a hands-on introduction to database administrative tasks: data input, storage, retrieval, editing and reporting.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2000Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.  Explain basic database concepts and terminology
2.  Assess the purpose and appearance of data objects
3.  Demonstrate ability to manipulate data files
4.  Create databases and add, edit, modify, and delete records
5.  Select appropriate table structures, modify, and enhance views
6.  Create queries and reports to display specific results
7.  Originate queries on multiple tables and analyze information

Topics and Scope
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1.  Using a Database
 a.  A database that satisfies a collection of requirements
 b.  Access window features
 c.  Creating a database
 d.  Creating a table and adding records
 e.  Custom reports
 f.  Split forms
 g.  Access HELP as a resource
2.  Querying a Database
 a.  Creating queries using the simple query wizard
 b.  Creating queries using design view
 c.  Text and numeric data in criteria
 d.  Saving a query and using the saved query
 e.  Sorting data and joining tables in queries
 f.  Creating a report from a query
 g.  Calculating statistics in queries
 h.  Compound criteria in queries
 i.  Query reports
 j.  Table relationships
3.  Maintain a Database
 a.  Adding, changing, and deleting records
 b.  Search and filter records
 c.  Updating a table design
 d.  Formatting a datasheet
 e.  Action queries to update records
 f.  Single-valued and multi-valued Lookup fields
 g.  Sorting records

Assignments:
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Reading of approximately 20 pages per week in textbook
Completion of exercises and drills
Submission of assignments to an online drop box
Final project uploaded online to demonstrate skills presented in class
Multiple choice or completion of online quizzes or tests

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 50%
Exercises and drills
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
40 - 50%
Final project and assignments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 10%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Toliver, Pamela R. Microsoft Access 2007: Comprehensive. Labyrinth Learning, 2007.

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