Chabot College
Fall 2004
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 58
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESS®
Catalog Description:
58 - Introduction To Microsoft Access®
3 units
Introduction to database use and concepts using Microsoft Access® software. For majors
requiring an overview of data storage, data retrieval, and data maintenance using a WINDOWS
based relational database. Strongly recommended: Computer Application Systems 8 or
Computer Science 8 or Computer Application Systems 50. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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identify the basic components of a database;
create a database table definition;
use and identify data validation technique;
create data input and report forms;
perform query searches;
create "embedded" graphics (bitmap) and memo fields;
link related databases to combine;
use and create the graphic charts capabilities for database record data;
import data from and export data to spreadsheets and word processing documents;
describe the database programming language capabilities.
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Brief overview of WINDOWS environment and diskette use
Basic components of a database (fields and records)
Uses of the available field data types
Use and limitations of data validity checking
Use and capabilities of the input and report forms
Describe the available input and report from capabilities and enhancements
Use of the query search capabilities including the creation of 'alternative" databases
Creation and use of embedded graphics
Creating multiple databases input and report forms
Creating basic graphs from the database records (pie, bar, line charts)
Import data from and export data to different applications (i.e. word processing
documents, spreadsheets, other databases).
Introduction to grammar, syntax and uses of the database programming language
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Lecture
Discussion
Overhead projections
Instructor demonstrations of database techniques
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
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Add a predefined input mask to a field, create lookup fields, and modify field
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Complete a concepts review, including short answer and true/false questions
Answer critical thinking essay questions related to databases
Complete skill-building applications using newly learned techniques
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Written Work
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Hands-on exercises
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Portfolios
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Quizzes and final examination
Textbook(s) Typical):
Microsoft Access 2002, Hinkle, Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2002
Special Student Materials:
Portable storage device
Hps
E:/Curriculum 2002
Revised Oct 2003
Effec F2004