Database Programming Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Instructor Information

Office Location

R. E. Byrd Business Building BB360

Office Hours

Monday / Wednesday: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Contact me to via email for other times by appointment. Please do not hesitate to ask to meet at a time outside of the above office hours.

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

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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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

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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Course

ITSE-2309-001 Database Programming

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: BCIS 1305

Course Description

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

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Hands-on Database 2nd edition.  

Author: Steve Conger

Supplies

 

Microsoft Access 2019 – As a CIS student, you can download a free copy of MS Access 2019 through Microsoft Imagine.  You will be getting an email to your AmarilloCollege email account soon. The email will give you instructions on how to access your Imagine account to download the software. 
You should have access to the software with your Office 365 subscription as well

Storage media (USB or a Google Drive / OneDrive account for cloud storage)

Student Performance

  • Learn the elements of a database
  • Learn the purpose of a DBMS
  • Understand the functions of a database application
  • Learn the conceptual foundation of the relational model
  • Learn basic relational terminology
  • Learn the meaning and importance of different types of keys
  • Be able to model data using the Entity-Relational Model
  • Transform the Entity Relational data model into relational designs
  • Apply the normalization process
  • Know how to represent weak entities
  • Represent 1:1, 1:N and N:M binary relationships
  • Represent 1:1, 1:N and N:M recursive relationships
  • Learn Microsoft Access for creating database structures, adding data to a database, modifying and deleting data from a database, modifying and deleting tables and constraints
  • Know basic administrative and managerial DBA functions
  • Understand the need for database administration including concurrency control, security, backup, recovery (reprocessing, rollback/rollforward)
  • Understand locking, deadlock, optimistic, pessimistic locking
  • Know how to improve database security

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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".

Expected Student Behavior

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 be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.  The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test 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.

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.

Except for the Final exam and the Chapter Project, All work is due on Sunday night 11:00 pm of the week assigned.

Student grade will be based on the following:

Grading Scale                    

Book: Chapter Quiz                  15%

Book: Chapter Project              25% 

MidTerm Exam (Ch 1-4)           20%

Final Exam (Ch 1-8)                 20%

Access Assignments                20%

Total                                       100%

Attendance

All Week 1 assignments must be completed by Monday (03/29/21 @ 10pm), 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.
 
Come to class and participate in class discussion
 
Check your email daily and have assignments in on time

Calendar

ITSE 2309: DATABASE PROGRAMMING (SPRING 2, 2021)
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
Topics Covered:
Introductions, Syllabus, 
Chapter 1 - Who Needs a Database?,
Chapter 2 - Gathering Information
 

WEEK 2
Topics Covered:
Chapter 3 - Requirements and Business Rules
Microsoft Access:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Access: Navigating an Access Database

Chapter 2: Tables and Queries in Relational Databases: Designing Databases and Extracting Information

WEEK 3
Topics Covered:
Chapter 4 :  Database Design
Microsoft Access:

Access Chapter 3: Query Calculations and Expressions: Performing Calculations and Summarizing Data Using Queries
Access Chapter 4: Basic Forms and Reports: Simplifying Data Entry and Producing Information

WEEK 4
Topics Covered: Midterm Chapters 1-4
Microsoft Access:
Access Chapter 5: Data Validation and Data Analysis: Reducing Errors and Extracting Better Information

WEEK 5
Topics Covered:
Chapter 5 :  Normalization and Design Review
Microsoft Access:

Access Chapter 6: Action and Specialized Queries: Advancing Beyond the Select Query

WEEK 6
Topics Covered:
Ch. 6 - Physical Design,
Ch.7 - SQL
Microsoft Access:

Access Chapter 8: Get Connected: Exchanging Data Between Access and Other Applications
Access Chapter 9: Fine-Tuning the Database: Designing for Performance

WEEK 7
Topics Covered:
Chapter 8 Security
Microsoft Access:

Access Chapter 10: Enhanced Database Techniques: Using Macros and SQL in Access

WEEK 8
Topics Covered: Final Exam Review - Chapters 1-8
Assignments: Final Exam Chapters 1-8

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 22 :      Spring 2 Semester Begins
March 29 :      Census Day: Last Day to Drop Course for Full Refund
April 5 :           Registration begins (Summer & Fall 2020)
April 2 - 4 :     Easter Holiday (campus closed)
May 4 :          Last Day to Withdraw (8-week classes)
May 14 :        Spring 2 Semester ends

  • TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES
  • Computer Services Center: Located within the AC Bookstore, trained staff will diagnose computer-related issues and repair problems on a fee-for-service basis. Laptop rentals are also available. Visit the Computer Services Center website for additional details: https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/computer-service-center.
  • Student & Faculty Help Center: Located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons, the Help Center provides technical support to students and faculty. The Help Center offers assistance in logging into AC Connect, Blackboard, resetting passwords, and general computing and software questions. Visit the Student & Faculty Help Center website at https://www.actx.edu/ctl/helpcenter.
  • COURSE ASSISTANCE
  • Tutoring: A variety of options are available when you need a little extra help in a course (online, walk-in, one-on-one). Visit the Tutoring website at https://www.actx.edu/tutoring/.
  • Writers' Corner: Writers' Corner offers one-on-one tutoring to review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process. Writer’s Corner will not edit your work, but will help you get on the right path. Visit the Writer’s Corner website at https://www.actx.edu/english/writerscorner.
  • DisAbility Services: DisAbility Services helps students by providing necessary accommodations for course success and facilitating access to all services and programs at Amarillo College. Visit the DisAbility Services website at https://www.actx.edu/disability/.
  • Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:
  • PERSONAL ISSUES
  • Advocacy & Resource Center: The Advocacy & Resource Center is located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons. A variety of resources are available in the areas of social services, a food pantry, a clothing closet, and adult student programs. Visit the Advocacy & Resource Center website at http://www.actx.edu/arc/advocacy-and-resource-center.
  • Counseling Center: At the Counseling Center, student and counselor work together to develop more personal awareness and the skills needed to overcome barriers to success. All services are free and confidential. Visit the Counseling Center website at: https://www.actx.edu/counseling/index.php.
  • Legal Clinic: The Legal Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic assisting enrolled AC students on various legal issues including family law, immigration, probate, landlord-tenant issues, and general legal matters. Visit the Legal Clinic website at https://www.actx.edu/legalstudies/legal-student-intership

 

Syllabus Created on:

03/21/21 5:15 PM

Last Edited on:

03/22/21 2:35 PM