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CPTR 1106

Microcomputer Databases

Credits: 3

Description: This course covers database concepts, design, and construction using the latest database software. Topics include database normalization and table relationships, database objects, file creation, file manipulation, queries, macros, form development, and report generation. Database programming concepts will also be introduced. Prerequisite: CPTR1104

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)


Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

Core Abilities

  1. Demonstrate technology skills.

Competencies

  1. Demonstrate creating a database
  2. Build and define table relationships
  3. Demonstrate maintaince of a database
  4. Apply query methods to a database
  5. Create forms
  6. Create reports
  7. Create advanced queries and enhance table design
  8. Create custom forms
  9. Create custom reports
  10. Intergrate and analize data in a database
  11. Use action queries
  12. Perform advanced table relationships
  13. Create a user interface for a database
  14. Create Learner artifact: Create and design a switchboard

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.

Last Updated: 2011-05-23