SECTION EA2 3 SEMESTER HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces database design and creation using DBMS product. Topics include database terminology, usage in industry, design theory, types of DBMS models, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to create simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms which follow acceptable design practices.

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Prerequisite: CIS 110, CIS 111 or CIS 115

Corequisite: None

TEXTBOOK: Access 2002: A Professional Approach; Kathleen Stewart, McGraw Hill Publishing, 2002 ed.

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INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Joyce Cain

TELEPHONE: 910-655-5770 EXT. 224

EMAIL: jcain@bladen.cc.nc.us

Materials Required:

Notebook for notes and to keep assignments together

Flash Drive (Can be purchased at Bookstore or Wal-Mart)

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GRADING:

Completion of textbook/class lessons 50%

Mid-term exam 25%

Final Exam 25%

Numeric Grade Letter Grade

90 - 100 A

80 - 89 B

70 - 79 C

60 - 69 D

0 - 59 F

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There is a tremendous amount of work to be done in this class. Make sure you have your disks and books with you at all times. If you miss a class it will be your responsibility to come outside of class to make it up, preferably before the next class meeting. My office hours are posted at the end of this syllabus. The computer lab will be open during these times for extra help or catch up time.

Course Policies:

******If a student does not miss class and maintains at least an “A” average throughout the semester, they will be exempt from the final exam.*********

OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY………3:00-3:30

TUESDAY………9:00-10:00

WEDNESDAY….3:00-3:30

THURSDAY…….3:00-5:00 & 9:00-10:00

***Students with special needs related to a diagnosed disability should contact Tommy Rains at either 910-879-5570 or trains@bladencc,edu in Student Services for assistance.

Dates to remember:

Martin L. King Jr. Holiday…………………January 15

Spring Break………………………………..March 5-9

Easter Holidays……………………………..April 5-9

Summer Advisement/Early Registration……April 25-27

Final Exams………………………………….May 3-8

Graduation……………………………………May 11 7:30 p.m.