ISYS-307: Database Development

This class teaches you to create visual applications using a variety of database platforms, such as MS-Access, dBASE and others.  During this course you will learn to creat interactive MS-Access applications.  You will learn to use forms, queries, and other objects.  A major part of your grade will be a project that you will present during the last class session.

Class Schedule and Notes

Session/Week Topics/Exams Text and Chapters
Session 1

Introduction,

Creating and using a database.

Chapter 1

Class1.accdb

Session 2

Querying a Database

Maintaining a Database

Chapter 2, 3
Class2.accdb
Session 3

Creating Forms
Project topics due

Mid-Term Assigned (take home)

Chapters 4, 5
Class3.accdb
Session 4

Mid-Term Due

Review exam

Using macros, switch boards, pivots

and charts.

Chapter6
Session 5 Advanced reporting and forms Chapter 7,8
Session 6

Administering a Database

Final Exam Assigned (take home)

Chapter9
Session 7

Presentations

Hand in final exam


     

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