Course Syllabus

MS Access (A)
103-123 (1 credit)
Fall  2004

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Instructor Information:

You may contact Sharon Bednarski-Wilber using any of the following methods:

1. Email: sbednars@witc.edu
2. Phone: 715-682-4591 Ext. 3180
3. The Blackboard Discussion Board
4. The Blackboard Email
5. On campus in Ashland during office hours or by appointment.
   
   Office: Room 113
   Office Hours:

   Monday	3:30 - 4:20
   Tuesday	3:30 - 4:20
   Wednesday	2:30 - 3:20

To assure a prompt response, please include your course number in the subject section of your email.  Include your full name, page number, and assessment number in all correspondence with the instructor. Make sure to provide adequate detail in your message.

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Software: Microsoft Access 2002 and Windows 95 or higher must be installed on your computer.  This course assumes a complete installation of a Web browser software and its components, and that you have an existing e-mail account and an Internet connection.  

An Internet connection is required to work with this course on-line.  If doing these exercises from home, you will need to be connected through an ISP.  Most schools and businesses will have a live connection to the Internet available at all times which negates the need to dial the ISP.  If you are using America On-line as their ISP, you can use IE or Netscape as their browser when connected through AOL as some Web pages appear best when viewed through IE or Netscape Navigator.     

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This course introduces a database software package.  Basic principles of database management, filing, and reporting functions are emphasized.  Students create and query a database.

MS Access is a hands-on course.  You will be completing a number of exercises, assessments, projects, and exams.  The hands-on activities will give you a good understanding of MS Access.  As we progress through the course, the database forms, reports, and tables will become more complex.  There will be questions posted in the Discussion Forum where you will be expected to participate in; therefore, it is essential that you read the announcements and participate in course discussions.  

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Course Title:  MS Access
Course Number: 103-123
Credits: 1
Required Texts and Materials:
Microsoft Access 2002, by Rutkosky, Nita, Flynn, Meredith, & Paradigm Publishing Company, 2002, ISBN No. 0-7638-1433-4
Supplemental Handouts to accompany Access 2002.
Microsoft Access 2002 software for the IBM PC or compatible computer system.
Text may be purchased at our WITC Bookstore or an On-Line bookstore.

• Online students should make every effort to accomplish the work at the pace indicated by the schedule.  Online students should login to the course frequently to check for announcements and participate in course discussions.
• Students are to make copies of all of their work on a regular basis. 

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Core abilities address broad knowledge or skills that are transferable and go beyond the context of a specific course.  Developing core abilities and applying them in your course work will help you increase the likelihood of career success.

• Act Responsibly
• Communicate clearly
• Learn effectively
• Think critically and creatively
• Value self positively
• Work productively
• Work cooperatively

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Upon successful completion of this course, the student in accordance with the grading standards will be able to:

1.      Load a database program.

2.      Create a database file.

3.      Create forms.

4.      Create reports.

5.      Query a database file and report.

6.      Use indexing and/or sorting to organize records.

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Graded Assignments: *

• Discussion (concepts check, discussion forum) 10%
• Chapter Skills Assessments, Performance Assessments, Work in Progress, Work Place Ready 40%
• Exams (Theory and Application) 50%          

Each week, students will be assigned an appropriate number of chapters to keep on target for the semester. 

Grading Scale:

Students who want to drop the class, or audit the class should contact the Registration office. Please inform the instructor if you decide to audit or drop the course. Students who audit the class may participate in all class activities, but do not receive a grade.

Please refer to the College Calendar for important dates for changing status or withdrawing from a class.

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Special Needs Services

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Student Services office.  All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Please view WITC's services for Special Needs.

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This course is offered in a self-paced, flexible schedule format.  There are recommended times for completion of each chapter/unit to keep you on target. 

ALL CHAPTER COURSE WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE LAST DUE DATE NOTED ON THE SCHEDULE. 

Any course work submitted after the above date will not be accepted.

It is important to understand that regularly scheduled time spent working on this course will produce the best learning.  The schedule that is used when this course is taught in the classroom has been provided as a suggested time frame for completing the course work.

Other dates of interest may be found on the WITC Academic Calendar

A grade of Incomplete "I" will not be given for this course.  If a student has made significant progress, and extenuating circumstances prevent course completion, the student should notify the instructor so other arrangements may be made.

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Is web-based education for you?

Distance learning is NOT for everyone. To see if you have the tools for success is this virtual environment for learning, take the 
Is Web-Based Education for You assessment. 

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The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has adopted a Student Code of Conduct and an Acceptable Internet Use Agreement. These may be found in the WITC  Student Catalog and Handbook.  Among the violations of academic integrity are: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, falsification of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors, and threats. 

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic Integrity.

Users of the college's technology facilities and resources are expected to use these resources responsibly and appropriately, respecting the rights of other users and respecting all contractual and license agreements.

Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies. You do not have the right to make copies of software for yourself or others and receive and use unauthorized copies of software.

The WITC software and computer use policies are set forth in the WITC Student Catalog and Handbook.  You are responsible for reading and following the rules as stated in the Catalog and Handbook.  WITC has links providing assistance to students on technology matters.  They are WITC's Helpful Web Links and WITC Technology Tips.

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Should you encounter problems while taking your course, we provide a help desk. This technical support is available via toll-free telephone number as well as email. The help desk can help you with course access problems, forgotten passwords, server errors, etc. as well as issues with your browser. To contact the help desk:

Phone toll free: 800-243-WITC (Ext. 2204)

Email: Email Mary Hanson

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