COMP 2252 - Crystal Reports
Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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Course Details
Crystal Reports is a cost effective business intelligence application provided by SAP for small businesses. It has a very large install base and it is used to design and generate reports from a wide variety of data sources. Students are first introduced how to plan Crystal Reports designs and then how to develop basic business intelligence reports. After the mid-term they learn to apply best practices for enhanced report design. Participants learn how extract and manipulate data, saving time to develop automated and custom reports. By the end of this course, successful participants will know how to use Crystal Reports to produce a variety of different charts and multiple ways to depict data. COMP 2252 is an elective in the Applied Computer Applications (ACA), and the Applied Database Administration and Design (ADAD) Associate Certificates, as well as the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC) and the CST/PTS Diploma. Please note: COMP 2252 will only be offered in the January and September terms.
Prerequisite(s)
COMP 1002 and COMP 2010; or equivalent understanding of MS Windows and Office.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$625.70
Fall 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 39877
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Cathy Michitsch
Course Outline
Cost
$625.70
Notes
- Crystal Reports v2016 will be used in this course. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
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Winter 2021
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 80168
Duration
Mon Jan 11 - Mon Mar 29 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Cathy Michitsch
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$625.70
Notes
- Crystal Reports v2016 will be used in this course. Late registration is not permitted. Please sign in to the Learning Hub on the course start date for details on how the course will be delivered online. Class is in session February 15 (Family Day).
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 28 at 9:00 am (PDT)
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Attach SAP Crystal Reports to a data source.
- Master report planning to design effective reports.
- Select, group, sort and organise records and fields on a report.
- Format a report with lines, boxes and graphics.
- Create basic formulas.
- Apply conditional formatting.
- Represent data visually with charts and maps.
- Use functions and operators.
- Define and create both static and dynamic parameters for interactive record selections.
- Design reports with parameters for grouping, sorting and conditional formatting.
- Build and format a cross-tab including calculated members and embedded summaries.
- Use the Running Total Expert.
- Create a form letter and mailing labels.
- Build a report with alerts for exception reporting.
- Build a Top N report.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015
Related Programs
COMP 2252 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Data Analytics
Part-time Certificate - Applied Database Administration and Design
Part-time Associate Certificate - Computer Systems
Part-time Diploma
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Fall 2020
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.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Learning Sap Crystal Reports 2016 Made Easy (Bus Intel Tools & Techs, Vol 1) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Murphy |
| Publisher | Tolana |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-1-93520-835-8 |
| Price | $68.50 |
| Required | |
Winter 2021
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2021 offerings of this course.
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