Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Business Division
Course Prefix and Number: ACSM 145
Course Title: Database Applications – MS ACCESS
DATE PREPARED:
February 18, 2002
DATE REVISED:
August 11, 2005; April 28, 2008
PCS/CIP/ID NO.:
12-521203
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS:
CREDIT HOURS:
August 15, 2002
3
CONTACT HOURS:
3
LECTURE HOURS:
3
LABORATORY HOURS:
0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: ACSM 120, or satisfactory score on ACSM 120 placement test.
Keyboarding ability required.
This course will introduce students from any discipline to the major components of
database management systems with a thorough coverage of database use and
applications. Students will use the database to create files and business reports, including
file design and maintenance, report generation, and advanced concepts.
TEXTBOOK:
Required:
G. B. Shelly, T. J. Cashman, P. J. Pratt, & M. Z. Last. (2008) Microsoft Office
Access 2007: Comprehensive Concepts & Techniques. Boston, Thomas Learning.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
This course fulfills 3 hours of credit for the A.A. degree in Microcomputer Application
and for the Certificate in Microcomputer Applications. However, since it is not part of
either the General Education Core Curriculum or a baccalaureate majors program
described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative, students should check with an academic
advisor for information about its transferability to other institutions. Refer to the IAI web
page at www.itransfer.org for more information.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcomes
1. Create a database using design and
data views.
2.
Query a database using the
Select Query window.
3.
Maintain a database using the
design and update features.
4.
Publish to the Internet using
data access pages.
5.
Prepare reports, forms, and
combo boxes.
6.
Introduce OLE fields,
hyperlinks, and sub-forms.
7.
Create an application system
using macros, wizards, and the
switchboard manager.
8.
Create an application system
using macros, wizards, and
switchboard managers.
9.
Integrate EXCEL worksheet
data into an ACCESS database.
10. Create a report using design
view.
11. Customize forms using Visual
Basic for Applications (VBA),
charts, and PivotTable objects.
12. Describe the elements of
General
Education
Outcomes
Range of
Assessment
Method
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
Assignments
Quizzes, exams,
database system administration.
Assignments
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
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Creating a Database Using Design and Datasheet Views.
Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window.
Maintaining a Database Suing the Design and Update Features of Access.
Publishing to the Internet Using Data Access pages
Creating Reports, Forms, and Combo Boxes
Enhancing Forms with OLE Fields, Hyperlinks and Sub forms.
Creating an Application System Suing Macros, Wizards, and Switchboard
Manager.
 Creating a Report Using Design View.
 Customizing a Database System.
 Customizing Forms.
 Administering a Database System.
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Quizzes, exams, and complication of projects will be used to evaluate students
learning and skill development.
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Quizzes
10%
Exams
30%
Hands-on Assignments 50%
Projects
10%
Total
100%
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Required reading includes the text and additional course materials.