Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Introduction to Microsoft Access

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRODUCTION TO ACCESS

 Department:    CIS

 Course #:    147

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    110301

 EPC:    514

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Introduction to the use of microcomputer database software for home and office. Provides an understanding of database software in general and Microsoft Access in particular, as a productive and useful tool.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: computer literacy and file management skills are strongly recommended.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Create Databases.
  2. Design Queries.
  3. Maintain Data.
  4. Create Forms and Reports.
  5. Develop Advanced Forms.
  6. Create Macros.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Database Creation
  2. Database Query Design.
  3. Database Maintenance.
  4. Form and Report Creation.
  5. Advanced Form Development.
  6. Macro Writing.