ED 566K Databases Education
Course Syllabus
Credits:
1
Instructor:
Melissa Reese, 835-4767
melissa_reese@valdez.ccDate:
March 2, 2007
Cost: $125
Course Description:
This course is tailored to educational uses of Microsoft Access. Databases in Education explores practical database applications encountered by teachers. Students will learn basic features of MS Access to maximize their productivity and to manage student data.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will use problem solving skills and acquired MS Access knowledge to determine the best formats and layouts for educational databases. Format considerations include determining field types and using built-in functions. Page layout considerations include column and row formats, charts, graphic elements, and hypermedia. Students will demonstrate usage of the MS Acces menu bar, ruler, and button bars.
Student Learning Outcomes
Link to PWSCC General Education Outcomes**
Assessment Methods
Upon successful course completion, the student will:
Contributes to student achievement of the following General Education Outcome(s):
This Outcome will be assessed by one or more of the following:
Create and format a database.
Outcome 6a
Project
Create formulas and functions.
Outcome 2a
Project
Format cells.
Outcome 6a
Project
Design a classroom project.
Outcome 2c
Project
Course Text, Required and Suggested Materials:
Teacher handouts
Evaluation and Grade Determination:
Lab Activities 50%
Project for Students 25%
Final Teacher Project 25%Content Outline:
- Create and format databases
- Insert formulas and functions
- Apply field formats
- Import and export data
- Design a student project
- Design a teacher project
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