Chabot College Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 58
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESS
Catalog Description:
58 - Introduction to Microsoft Access
(May be repeated 2 times)
3 units
Introduction to Microsoft Access, a computer program that is used to organize, store, and retrieve information. Understanding of data, file and database concepts using Microsoft Access for Windows with emphasis on business applications. Identify and evaluate client needs/requirements and translate those needs into a working database application model. Integrate Access data with other
Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel. Strongly recommended: Computer Application
Systems 50 or 72G. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 35]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. identify the basic components of a database;
2. evaluate client needs and design an appropriate database;
3. create a database table definition, create forms, reports, and queries using multiple tables;
4. manipulate database information to provide meaningful business information;
5. use and identify data validation technique;
6. create "embedded" graphics and memo fields;
7. link related databases;
8. import data from and export data to spreadsheets and word processing documents.
Course Content (Lecture):
1. Database concepts and Access terminology
2. Basic components of a database (fields and records)
3. Create and modify database tables and queries
4. Create and modify database forms and reports
5. Uses of the available field data types
6. Use and limitations of data validity checking
7. Use and capabilities of the input and report forms
8. Describe the available input and report from capabilities and enhancements
9. Use of the query search capabilities
10. Create multiple databases input and report forms
11. Import data from and export data to different applications (i.e., word processing documents, spreadsheets, other databases)
Course Content (Laboratory):
1. Database concepts and Access terminology
2. Basic components of a database (fields and records)
3. Create and modify database tables and queries
4. Create and modify database forms and reports
5. Uses of the available field data types
6. Use and limitations of data validity checking

Chabot College
Course Outline for CAS 58, Page 2
Fall 2010
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Demonstrations
4. Hands-on lab with step-by-step exercises
5. PowerPoint presentations
6. Videos
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments a. read next chapter tutorial in preparation for lecture b. create a database table and define fields c. set a primary key d. save the table e. enter records into the table f. create a form g. select appropriate fields and design h. modify form i. use form to input data
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress a.
Midterm project b. Weekly Access assignments c. Group projects d. Final project
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Special Student Materials:
Portable storage device
Access 2007 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques Shelly, Cashman, Pratt, Course
Technology 2008
MD
CAS 58 course outline
Revised: Aug2009, Dec2009