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Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level I
Course: CIS117AM

First Term: 2012 Spring
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   1.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Introduction to the basic elements of a current version of the Microsoft Access database management program, for casual and beginning users



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Place database programs within the larger context of recent computer history. (I)
2. Identify the various types of database management programs. (I)
3. Describe the main features, advantages, and limitations of this specific database program. (II)
4. Operate the database program and the microcomputer on which it runs, at an elementary level. (III)
5. Create database files. (IV)
6. Add, delete, and alter records within the database files. (IV)
7. Retrieve information for screen display and printing. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Brief introduction to history and theory of databases
   A. History of databases and file management
   B. Survey of database types
II. Overview of the specific database being studied
   A. Main features
      1. Files
      2. Fields
      3. Records
      4. Reports
      5. Indexes
      6. Other unique components special to this software (memos, catalogs, etc.)
   B. Advantages and limitations
      1. Capacity
      2. User-friendly aids and shortcuts
      3. Frequent problems and disadvantages
III. Running the specific database program
   A. Database environment (keyboard, function keys, screen, etc.)
   B. Launching and quitting the program
   C. Issuing commands and making menu selections
IV. Creation of simple database files
   A. Making elementary file structures
   B. Filling the file with appropriate data
   C. Changing the file
      1. Altering the file`s structure
      2. Changing, deleting, and adding records
V. Information retrieval
   A. Retrieving files, records, and fields
      1. Global and selective retrieval
      2. Elementary query methods
   B. Viewing and printing the results
      1. Browsing, displaying, listing data on the screen
      2. Sending organized data to a variety of printers
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  10/22/1991

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