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CIS 104 – Microcomputer Database
Fall Semester 2016
Course Description:
Acquaints students with database design including data entry, storage and retrieval. Prerequisites:
none, but previous computer knowledge is preferred.
Course Objectives:
Create and manage information using computer technology
Organize, distribute, and store information using database software
Apply concepts learned to independent challenge problems
Interpret and synthesize information resulting in solutions to problems
Demonstrate a working knowledge of database software
Integrate database records with other business documents correctly and accurately
Instructor:
Mrs. Kayla O’Toole
Office:
Thatcher Hall 203
Office Hours:
By arrangement
Phone:
701-228-5479
Email:
kayla.otoole@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
Online
Textbook(s):
Skills for Success with Microsoft Access 2016 Comprehensive/Adkins/Hawkins/Gaskin ©2017 / Pearson / ISBN-
13: 9780134479514/
Book Only
A textbook is
mandatory
for each student. Students will need to have the 2016 Microsoft Office Suite.
Course Requirements:
Instruction procedures include lecture, class discussion and participation, individual assistance and tests.
Grading Methods
Objective Tests
Quizzes
Other projects
Midterm and Final projects
Daily Assignments
Grades will be calculated by dividing total points earned by total points available.
Grading Scale
A = 90%
B = 80%
C = 70%
D = 60%
F=59%
F = Below 69%