Microsoft Office Access 2010 Introductory

SYLLABUS (16 weeks)

 

I. COURSE INFORMATION

       Course Title: Mabs 67, 501                     Credits: 3

       Course Hours: 3

 

       Instructor: Glenn Knapp                        Office: C106

       Office Hours: T,W: 6:00-6:30 PM

       Email: gknapp@ccsf.edu                         (650) 591-0999

 

II. TEXT AND MATERIALS

Before starting the course, you will need the following:

Ø   Microsoft Office Access 2010, by Adamski, Published by Course Technology.
ISBN 9780538798471

Ø   Storage device for saving files (any of the following: multiple diskettes, CD-RW, flash drive, etc.)

III. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE

This is a hands-on course in which you will learn to use a computer to practice the most commonly used Microsoft Access program, including the Windows operating system, and the Internet Explorer for navigating the Internet.

 

Microsoft Access is a database program that organizes large amounts of information in a useful manner.

IV. ATTENDANCE

Ø   Students should be present and punctual for all classes.

Ø   Regular class attendance will maximize your computer skills for your personal and professional future.

V. CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

Ø   Be respectful of your instructor and fellow classmates at all times.

Ø   As a courtesy, please do not talk, type, or print while the instructor is talking to the class or when a student is asking a question which pertains to the class.

Ø   Refrain from “surfing” the Web during class, unless directed by your instructor.

Ø   Turn off cell phones and pagers.

Ø   Refrain from bringing food and drink into the classroom.

Ø   You are encouraged to work with other students to solve problems. However, you must complete your own work.

Ø   It is the students' responsibility to make any arrangement necessary to obtain a personal tutor. The instructor will not be the student's personal databse designer to design and develop the student's personal/business database (project). The student is required to learn the course concepts, and then create and develop their own personal/business database. The student must design and develop their projects independently, and use the online course information and the instructor as guidelines. The instructor will not install software on the student's personal computer at the students' home or business. The students are responsible and accountable for their own personal property. No cell phones, recorders, camcorders, or any other electrical device is allowed in the classroom without the permission of the instructor. No food, guests, or children are allowed without the permission of the instructor or the Business Office.

VI. CLASS POLICIES

Ø   Missed Classes: You are responsible for the activities of each class period.  If you know of a conflict ahead of time, you are welcome to submit projects early. There is no absolute right to a make up test unless you have an acceptable excuse. If you do not take a test on the scheduled day and have an excuse, contact me for a makeup quiz.  Makeup quizzes are typically more rigorous than the regularly-scheduled test (i.e. You may be asked to complete two or three Independent Challenges instead of only one.)

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Ø   Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on an exam,  paper or project; failure in the course; and/or expulsion from the College. For more information refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy in the College Catalog.

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Ø   Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability for which you need extra assistance, please see me immediately.  If you have already met with Special Services, please provide me with information regarding your special need as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

Ø   Disability Accommodations - Students with a learning disability need to discuss their situation with the Disability Support Services Department.  Students need to request an accommodation notification for the instructor.

Ø   Cheating - It is expected that students will conduct themselves with integrity. If you cheat or assist others in cheating, you violate a trust.

Cheating includes but is not limited to the following:

Ø   copy files or lend your storage device to another student

Ø   copy answers on exams or glance at nearby exams

Ø   print work for someone else

Ø   turn in assignments that have been used in other classes

Ø   purchase or sell assignments or exam materials

If you cheat, some or all of the following actions will be taken:

Ø   You will receive a lower point score up to and including a zero for that particular assignment or exam.

Ø   A report of the incident may be forwarded to the Dean of Student Services. The Dean may file the report in your permanent record and/or take further disciplinary action.

VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING

You will be evaluated based on your combined performance on homework assignments and exams.

The Assignment Sheet will enable easy tracking of progress and grades.

Your ability to understand and follow the directions in the text thoroughly will be an essential component for successful completion of the projects/homework. (Test and quizzes will be announced).

The following grading scale will be used: Projects (40%),15 quizzes and a final (60%), will be given

Percentage of Possible Points

Grade

90-100%

A

80-89%

B

70-79%

C

60-69%

D

Below 60%

F

 

VIII. COURSE OUTLINE & ASSIGNMENT SHEET

 

Week

Lessons to Cover

1

Create Datatbase--1

2

Table relationships-- 2

3

Database Queries-- 3

4

Forms/Reports-- 4

5

Adv. Queries/tables-- 5

6

Project 1 (20%)(DB 1-3)

7

Form Tools/Custom--6

8

Custom Reports-- 7

9

Analyzing Data-- 8

10

Action Queries-- 9

11

Macros-- 10

12

Project 2 (20%)(DB 4-9)

13

Managing a DB--12

14

Macro Project

15

Formulas

16

Macros

 

Front-end/back-end DB/

 

15 Quizzes/Final (60%)/

9 Class DB reflective of text and lectures.

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