Course Title: Create and use databases
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: COSC5943C
Course Title: Create and use databases
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3216 - Certificate III in Business Administration
Course Contact : Janet McDonald
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255134
Course Contact Email:janet.mcdonald@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This course covers the use of database software to create simple two table relational databases with reports and queries, for the storage and retrieval of infomation in a business environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU301A Create and use databases |
Element: |
Create a simple database. |
Performance Criteria: |
Design a simple database, with at least two tables, using a database application, basic design principles, software functions and simple formulae |
Element: |
Create reports and queries. |
Performance Criteria: |
Determine information output, database tables to be used and report layout to meet task requirements |
Element: |
Use database |
Performance Criteria: |
Ensure data input meets designated time lines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include class-based exercises, demonstrations and observations in order to develop competency, including the underpinning skills and knowledge.
Teaching Schedule
Weekly Schedule | ||
Week beginning | Content | Requirements |
Week 5 – 8 Mar | Section 1 – Database Theory; Entering Simple Data; Field Types | Text |
Week 6 – 15 Mar | Section 2 – Creating a Query; Creating a Report | Text |
Week 7 – 22 Mar | Section 2 – Creating a Query; Creating a Report Assessment 1 |
Text & Printing credits |
Week 8 – 29 Mar | Section 3 – Tables and Fields; Creating and Modifying a Form | Text |
Easter Break 1 April – 6 April | Text | |
Week 8 – 5 Apr | Section 3 – Tables and Fields; Creating and Modifying a Form | Text |
Week 9 – 12 April |
Assessment 2 Section 4 – Queries and reports |
Text & Printing credits |
Week 10 – 19 April |
Section 4 – Queries and reports Assessment 3 |
Text & Printing credits |
Week 11 – 26 April | Final assessment | Text & Printing credits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Price & Wix, Create and use databases (Access 2003), Software Pulbications |
1741238587 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each element of competency in a flexible manner. Assessments will incorporate a variety of methods such as class exercises, practical projects and tests. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
In addition to the assessments, formative feedback is provided to the students throughout the duration of the course.
Learning activities will include class-based discussions, exercises, reading and reflection in order to develop competency including underpinning skills and knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Students will complete a number of documents which focus on both the practical and theory component of developing and using a database. The assessments will be held in class as indicated on the Teaching Schedule, are open book and are to be completed individually.
Assessment Matrix
Element | Assess 1 | Assess 2 | Assess 3 | Assess 4 |
Create a simple database | √ | √ | ||
Create reports and queries | √ | √ | ||
Use database | √ | √ |
Other Information
In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, course teachers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course. These include, but are not limited to:
• Conserving natural resources
• Using recycled materials wherever possible
• Minimising pollution
• Applying energy savings measures
• Reducing waste
Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.
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