Chabot College
Fall 2003
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Computer Science 47A
MICROSOFT ACCESS DATABASE
Catalog Description:
47A – Microsoft Access Database
2 units
Introduction to the Microsoft Access database. Tables, queries, forms and reports.
Referential integrity, key fields and joins, queries by both QBE and SQL methods. Brief
introduction to the Microsoft SQL Server database. Strongly recommended: Computer
Science 8 or Computer Application Systems 8 or Computer Application Systems 50. May be
offered in Distance Education delivery format. 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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construct related data tables using primary/foreign key relational integrity rules;
produce data entry forms that ensure data integrity;
construct queries by QBE (query by example) and directly in SQL;
produce reports that present data results in a meaningful and usable manner;
link Access to the SQL Server database.
Course Content:
1. Access objects
a. Tables and queries
b. Forms and reports
c. Macros and modules
2. Table construction
a. Referential integrity
b. Key fields and joins
3. Queries
a. Query by example (QBE) method
b. SQL query language
4. Designing forms and reports
5. Using macros and modules
6. SQL Server database
a. Introduction
b. Linking from Access
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Discussion
Classroom demonstrations.
Student use of Access database software in computer laboratory.
Videos
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Course Outline for Computer Science 47A, Page 2
Fall 2003
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a. Create a Microsoft word document with an imbedded report of your
Access database.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Written quizzes
b. Midterms
c. Comprehensive final examination
d. Assignments
1)
Design a database
2)
Create user interfaces, queries, and reports
Textbook(s) (typical):
Access 2000: The Complete Reference, V.Anderson, McGraw-Hill, 1999
Special Student Materials:
Diskettes
Revised: Adolph Oliver 10-01-01
CS 47A Outline Fall 2002