BUS 191D - Topics in Business Education I:Introduction to Databases/Microsoft Access

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Kapiolani Community College

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1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Business Education Department Chair. BUS 191D is an introduction to basic database concepts and terminology, including an introduction to database design and the relationship between databases, tables, records and fields. The course includes hands-on use in a computer environment that provides the students with experience designing, creating, and manipulating a database using Microsoft Access. Upon successful completion of BUS 191D,the student should be able to: Critically analyze, evaluate and respond in oral and written forms to selected readings in Business Education topics. Demonstrate written and oral business communication abilities in both individual and group situations. Solve problems and make decisions in a business environment. Apply appropriate business techniques and practices in both independent and cooperative activities. Examine personal values and value systems of others in society and the work place. Describe the importance of lifelong learning skills required to maintain currency in a business environment. Define common database terminology such as tables, records, fields, keys, views and relationships. Describe the database design process. Define advantages of good database design. Define a database management system (DBMS) and describe relationships of DBMS to a database and to users. Design simple relational database with proper documentation. Design databases and their applications that allow queries and report generation.

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1.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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