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Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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ITSE-2309-002 Database Programming
Prerequisite: BCIS 1305
Database development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling and database access.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
Hybrid
Hands-on Database
by Steve Conger
2nd edition, copyright 2014
ISBN-13: 9780137615094 (2021 update)
This textbook is NOT available at the AC Bookstore. Instead you will subscribe to an electronic version of the textbook through Pearson Higher Education. There is a monthly subscription fee of $10.99/month for a 4-month term or you may pay $43.96 upfront.
Access to the textbook is a required element of the course.
Use this link to find the textbook: https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/hands-on-database/P200000000897/9780137615094
Microsoft Access software (2021 or newer); computers with the appropriate software are available at The Underground student computing center in the basement of Ware Student Commons or the classrooms on the second floor of Byrd Business Building
Storage media (USB or Google Drive/OneDrive account for file storage)
Pencil/pen and paper for note-taking during class sessions
By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the learning outcomes with a competency level based on the completion of projects and required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor’s grading scale.
Students in our course will utilize Microsoft Access as a tool to learn the foundational elements of a relational database and database management systems (DBMS), the meaning and importance of keys, modeling data using the entity-relational model, representing relationships, applying the normalization process, and improving database security.
Student outcomes for ITSE 2309 include:
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may receive a 0 on an assignment; may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College. The Faculty of the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program reserve the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test or assignment by reproducing any specific section or the entire test/assignment in question. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action. |
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Course grades will be assigned based upon the following criteria:
Grades scored between
89.5% and 100% = A
79.5% and less than 89.5% = B
69.5% and less than 79.5% = C
59.5% and less than 69.5% = D
0% and less than 59.5% = F
Student evaluation is based upon the following assignments and weights:
Quizzes - 15%
Scenarios - 15%
Practice Assignments - 15%
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4) - 15%
Final Exam (Chapters 1-8) - 15%
Database Project - 25%
Weekly modules in Blackboard identify when each chapter is covered, when assignments are due, and when the midterm and final exams will be administered.
A 10% penalty will be applied to all late work. For example, if an assigned homework would have earned a grade of 93, but is turned in late, the grade reported will be an 83.7 (93.0 – 9.3 = 83.7).
Week 1 assignments must be completed by Sunday, 8/25 @ 11:59pm, in order to be considered PRESENT in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.
Check your email, Blackboard Announcements, and Blackboard Messages daily. The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email address issued to each AC student. Your instructor will communicate important course updates, guidance, and hints via email.
Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. The more effort you put into keeping on top of the assignments, the more you will learn, the more you will enjoy the course, and the more likely the workload will not feel burdensome. A 10% penalty will be applied to all late work.
Students should plan on spending a minimum of 10-12 hours per week on this course. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.
Your instructor, John Summers, may be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email jcsummers@actx.edu. In-person meetings or additional help are available if needed or desired. Please contact by email to set up a convenient day/time.
Emails are typically answered within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response within that timeframe, please resend your message as a reminder.
The schedule below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual assignments and dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor.
WEEK 1: August 19 - August 25
WEEK 2: August 26 - September 1
WEEK 3: September 2 - September 8
WEEK 4: September 9 - September 15
WEEK 5: September 16 - September 22
WEEK 6: September 23 - September 29
WEEK 7: september 30 - October 6
WEEK 8: October 7 - October 10
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 19: Fall-1 Classes Begin
August 26: Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
September 2: Labor Day Holiday (AC Closed)
October 1: Last Day to Withdraw
October 10: Last Day of Course
October 11 - 21: Fall Break - Students & Faculty
October 22: Fall-2 Classes Begin
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