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COMP 1370 - Microsoft Access Fundamentals

Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course

School of Computing and Academic Studies

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Course Details

This instructor lead, hands-on course is aimed at those with no prior database experience and covers the use of the latest Microsoft Access database program. Students acquire the skills needed to create and manage functional Access databases. They will learn how to design database systems, generate basic forms and reports, and manipulate and query data through a combination of lectures and assignments. By the end of this course, successful participants will understand the Access approach to relational database management, and will be able to apply their skills to create, manage and maintain a database management system.

Prerequisite(s)

COMP 2362 or COMP 2364

Credits

1.5

Cost

$361.07

Fall 2020

Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2020 term.

CRN 45918

Fri Sep 18 - Fri Oct 23 6 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 18 - Oct 23 Fri 09:00 - 12:00 DTC Online Delivery

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$361.07

Notes

  1. Late registration is not permitted.

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Cancelled

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of MS Access.
  • Understand the principals of normalization to create a functional database.
  • Create multiple tables and establish relationships between tables.
  • Add, modify and edit records in tables.
  • Create data entry forms using wizards and customize forms.
  • Create queries using the Query by Example (QBE) window.
  • Effectively use the report generator.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2019

Related Programs

COMP 1370 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

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Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

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Np Ms Office 365 & Access 2016, Introductory
Author Shellman
Copyright 2017
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-30588-028-3
Price $104.95
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