3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enable students to develop customized database applications. Subsequent to a brief survey of relational database techniques and methods, the emphasis will be on developing the necessary skills to design, create, and implement user-friendly front ends for relational databases. Using a database engine such as Microsoft Access 2003, the course will concentrate on developing and coding procedures using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).Prerequisites: CIS-113 Visual Basic Programming or the equivalent. The student will also need to be able to use the basic functions of Microsoft AccessSpecific Course Requirements: Students taking this course must either own or have regular, unrestricted access to a microcomputer. For recommended and required see both Hardware Requirements and Software Requirements.Students taking this course must also have regular, unrestricted access to the World Wide Web (the Internet), either through an Internet Service Provider or through other means (i.e., corporate access, academic access, etc.).Required Competencies:• Computer literate - can create, save, find, delete, copy, and transfer files and folders• Comfortable with Visual Basic, VBA, or another suitable visual, event-driven programming language.• Experience working on the Web including proficiency in traversing and maneuvering through Web sites and Web Pages, downloading and uploading documents, using email, and using search engines for research topics.Helpful Co