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Dr. Ali Mir, 340L, Neff Hall; Phone: (219) 481-6495; Fax: 481-6879; Policies Please click here for details on attendance policies, grading policies and lab policies (including lab hours) Text Microsoft Access 2000 by G. B. Shelly, T. J. Cashman and P. J. Pratt. Purpose of Course The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with some basic techniques of data-base management. We shall be learning how to use the database software called Access. In this course, we shall learn how to create a database, query a database, maintain a database and create reports and forms. Assignments, Examination and Grading Your grade shall be determined on the basis of three components. You will be expected to complete three out-of-class assignments. Each assignment is worth 7% of your final grade. All assignments are due on March 19 (Monday). Please label the assignments clearly, staple them in the correct order, and make sure your name appears on the top sheet.
(Total: 21 points) We will be doing five in-class projects during class hours. These will be available on-line. Each project is worth 6 points of your grade. If, for some reason, you are absent from class, you may submit the class project the following class without penalty. Later submissions will be penalized (2 points per class period). Please note that it is your responsibility to find out the nature of the assignment and its due date. (Total: 30 points) In addition, you will be expected to give a comprehensive final examination which shall be worth 50% of your final grade. The exam shall be one hour long and shall mostly be hands-on. The exam will be held on the last day of classes during regular class hours. (Total: 50 points) A score of 90% or more will earn you an A grade; 80-89% a B, 70-79% a C, 60-69& a D. A Score of less than 60% will result in an F. This scheme may be altered at the discretion of the professor. |