VOVI 0820: Introduction to Database Management
Effective date
April 2016
Department
Visually Impaired
Description
This course introduces students to the MS Access database program using adapted speech or screen magnification software. (JAWS and/or ZoomText)
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- navigate a simple database using adaptive screen reading or screen magnification software
- use appropriate keystrokes to read tables, queries, forms and reports
- enter records in a database
- design a simple database
- run simple queries, forms and reports
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Final Exam
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30
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Midterm Exam
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20
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|
Quizzes/Tests
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20
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|
Assignments
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20
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Project
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10
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Course topics
- introduction to database design
- navigation in a database window using adaptive speech and/or magnification software ( JAWS and/or ZoomText)
- reading queries
- reading reports and forms
- using help
- creating tables
- creating reports
- creating queries
- creating forms
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.