SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 6:14:44 AMCS 63.11B Course Outline as of Fall 2018

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 63.11BTitle:  MS ACCESS, PART 2  
Full Title:  Microsoft Access, Part 2
Last Reviewed:8/28/2017

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 73.14B

Catalog Description:
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An advanced database course for the student who wants to become proficient in database management software. Students will perform advanced administrative tasks using Microsoft Access for business and personal data-handling tasks; emphasis on relational and multiple database design, advanced storage, retrieval, queries, reporting, Structured Query Language (SQL),

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Current Enrollment in CS 63.11A


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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An advanced database course for the student who wants to become proficient in database management software. Students will perform advanced administrative tasks using Microsoft Access for business and personal data-handling tasks; emphasis on relational and multiple database design, advanced storage, retrieval, queries, reporting, Structured Query Language (SQL),
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion or Current Enrollment in CS 63.11A
Recommended:
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:Fall 2022
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Use Access to create and design a database
2.  Analyze and query data generate meaningful reports
3.  Create macros to automate functions within the database
4.  Demonstrate ability to enhance a database with customized forms and reports
5.  Integrate data from other programs into Access
 

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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Apply database terminology and concepts.
2. Enter, edit, validate, sort, find, and filter data in tables as well as link, import, and export
    tables.
3. Query and select records, update tables, add new records; create multi-table, crosstab, and
    action queries.
4. Use operators and expressions to manipulate data.
5. Create basic forms, custom multi-table forms, advanced reports, labels.
6. Work with SQL (Structured Query Language).

Topics and Scope
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I. Creating Reports and Forms
    A. Report creation
    B. Multi-Table reports
    C. Form creation
II. Multi-Table Forms
    A. Adding special fields
    B. Updating new fields
    C. Multi-table form techniques
    D. Date, memo, and yes/no fields in queries
    E. Datasheets in forms
    F. Creating a multi-table form based on the "many" table
III. Using Macros, Switchboards, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, and Structured Query Language
    (SQL)
    A. Creating and using macros
    B. Creating and using a switchboard
    C. Creating new tables
    D. Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
IV. Using SQL [Structured Query Language]
    A. SQL queries
    B. Sorting and grouping
    C. Joining tables
V. Advanced Report Techniques
    A. Creating reports in design view
    B. Mailing Labels
VI. Advanced Form Techniques
    A. Creating a form with combo boxes, command buttons, and option groups
    B. Creating a multi-page form
VII. Administering a Database System
    A. Converting databases
    B. Microsoft Access Tools
    C. Navigation pane
    D. Table and database properties
    E. Special field properties
    F. Creating and using indexes
    G. Automatic error checking
    H. Smart tags
    I. Database options
    J. Encrypting a database
    K. Digital certificates
    L. The Trust Center
    M. Locking a database
    N. Splitting database
    O. Integrating data

Assignments:
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1. Completion of exercises and drills using software functions and formatting.
2. Design a final project based on a chosen business problem, synthesizing and applying at least
    15 features used in class.
3. Quizzes or tests (2 - 8)
4. Attendance and participation in classroom and/or online environment.
5. Read 15 to 20 pages per week in a semester length course.

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 - 60%
Final project and assignments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 20%
Quizzes or tests
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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Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office 365 & Access 2016: Comprehensive. Pratt, Phillip and Last, Mary. Course Technology. 2016

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