Database Programming Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

ITSE-2309-001 Database Programming

Prerequisites

BCIS 1305

Course Description

Database development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling and database access.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ ISBN-10: 0132742926 • ISBN-13: 9780132742924

\ For this class, students must have:

\ Database Concepts, 6e, Kroenke and Auer,  

\ MyITLab code with e-text OR Exploring Office 2010 Vol. I and II textbooks and a MyITLab code (a myitlab A Mac computer will not work with the Labs and Exams in MyITLab only a PC .(Your code can be used from a previous semester or class and is good up to one year)   .

\ *Please note you must have, or access to, Office 2010 Access software.  This program can be ordered free.  Check your course home page for information.

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Supplies

\ Storage media (optional)

Student Performance

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1. \ Define the structure of a database.
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2. \ Design a database application and define all database components.
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3. \ Create a database.
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4. \ Demonstrate how to create and use modules for a database.
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5. \ Demonstrate how to write and use a query for a database.
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6. \ Demonstrate effective use of forms to create an interface between user and the database.
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7. \ Demonstrate and use libraries of objects available for the database.
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8. \ Design and use macros.
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9. \ Design, execute, and print a report.
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\ Introduction to database theory and applications. Techniques presented for planning defining, and designing a database plus procedures pertaining to queries, reports, control, and security.

\ In Access application: 

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1. \ Understand the order of operations
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2. \ Create a calculated field in a query
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3. \ Create expressions with the expression Builder
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4. \ Use built-in functions in Access
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5. \ Perform date arithmetic
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6. \ Add aggregate functions to datasheets and queries
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7. \ Create forms using the form tools
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8. \ Modify a form
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9. \ Sort records in a form
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10. \ Identify form sections
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11. \ Revise forms using form views
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12. \ Identify control types in forms
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13. \ Create reports using report tools
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14. \ Modify a report
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15. \ Sort records in a report
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16. \ Identify report sections
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17. \ Revise reports using report views
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18. \ Identify control types in reports
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19. \ Create a PivotTable
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20. \ Add aggregate functions to a PivotTable
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21. \ Modify a PivotTable
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22. \ Create a PivotChart
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23. \ Identify chart elements
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24. \ Modify a PivotChart
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25. \ Add calculations to a PivotTable
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26. \ Workwith calculations in a PivotTable
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27. \ Create a PivotTable
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28. \ Add aggregate functions to a PivotTable
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29. \ Modify a PivotTable
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30. \ Create a PivotChart
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31. \ Identify chart elements
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32. \ Modify a PivotChart
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33. \ Add calculations to a PivotTable
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34. \ Create a PivotTable
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35. \ Add aggregate functions to a PivotTable
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36. \ Modify a PivotTable
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37. \ Create a PivotChart
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38. \ Identify chart elements
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39. \ Modify a PivotChart
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40. \ Add calculations to a PivotTable
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41. \ Work with calculations in a PivotTable
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42. \ Establish data validation
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43. \ Create an input mask
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44. \ Create and modify a lookup field
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45. \ Set the tab order
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46. \ Create a combo box control
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47. \ Restrict edits in a form
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48. \ Compare fields using a data macro
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49. \ Create a query to display missing data
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50. \ Create a missing data report
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51. \ Create an aggregate report
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52. \ Determine when to use an action query
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53. \ Update data with an update query
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54. \ Add records to a table with an append query
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55. \ Create a table with a make table query
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56. \ Delete records with a delete query
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57. \ Create a parameter query to provide flexibility
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58. \ Summarize data with a crosstab query
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59. \ Find unmatched records with a query
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60. \ Find duplicate records with a query
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61. \ Create a Hyperlink field
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62. \ Add an Attachment field
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63. \ Add attachment controls to forms and reports
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64. \ Export data to Excel
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65. \ Export data to Word
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66. \ Export data to a PDF or XPS document
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67. \ Export objects to another Access database
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68. \ Link to an Excel spreadsheet
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69. \ Link to an Access table
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70. \ Import a text file
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71. \ Verify First Normal Form
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72. \ Verify Second Normal Form
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73. \ Verify Third Normal Form
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74. \ Use the Database Documenter tool
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75. \ Use the Performance Analyzer tool
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76. \ Use the Table Analyzer tool
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77. \ Use the Database Splitter tool
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78. \ Create a menu system
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79. \ Encrypt and password-protect a database
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80. \ Digitally sign and publish a database
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81. \ Save a database as an ACCDE file
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82. \ Understand the purpose of a macro
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83. \ Create a stand-alone macro
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84. \ Use the Macro Builder
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85. \ Attach an embedded macro to an event
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86. \ Identify when to use a data macro
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87. \ Create an event-driven data macro
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88. \ Create a named data macro
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89. \ Understand the fundamentals of SQL
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90. \ Interpret an SQL Select Statement
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91. \ Use an SQL Select Statement as a record source
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Grading Criteria

\ Final grades will be assigned as indicated below:

\ A - Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a 90% average on that graded.

\ B - Good, Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a minimum average of 80% on that graded.

\ C - Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

\ D - Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

\ F - Failing, Below 60% average on all work.

\ Student grade will be based on the following:

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\ Assignments, chapter tests and exam dates are given to each student at the first class meeting. .It will be your responsibility to complete each assignment, and take exams on the scheduled dates.  No late work will be accepted.  The lowest Access Assignment and Database Concepts chapter test will be dropped at the end of the semester to allow for unavoidable situations that may arise.

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Attendance

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• \ Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.
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• \ An exam may be taken only one time.
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• \ Attendance for on campus classes and dual credit classes will be taken during each class period.  Attendance for online classes will be determined by participation through homework assignments, discussions, exams and logging on to AC Online.
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