Microsoft Access is the natural progression for managing data when reaching the limits of spreadsheet applications.		Ventura College - Distance Education Bis V47A: Microsoft Access I Spring 2010 crn: 30039 Orientation Wednesday, January 13, 6 pm VC Library, room 205
Hello & Welcome! If you have any Access specific questions about the course content please feel free to email those to me. I look forward to meeting you at orientation.
Instructor:	Donna Goris, email: bis47goris@gmail.com Online Office Hours & On Campus Availability: will be posted at a later date.
Course Description:	This 2 unit course introduces students to the capabilities of Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to create and maintain a database, tables, do queries, custom forms and reports based on ones commonly used in business and government. See the Course Checklist for the study plan; assignments, and testing schedule.
Prerequisite	None. Students taking this course must be comfortable using a computer, and have basic email and Internet navigation skills. The Ventura College LRC and T4 Computer Labs are available for students who need access to a computer and the Internet. See T4 Instructor on first use.
Course Days/Time:	This course is conducted online. Average 4 hours per week (semester total of 64hrs) is required for credit. Webstar login during time spent working on course material. If you are unable to complete this course it is your responsibility to drop the class through Records/Admissions by the appropriate date.
Materials:	Internet Connection/Browser Windows-based Computer w/minimum 1gig memory Hard Drive or USB storage device, minimum 128mg space Microsoft Office Access 2007 software (deeply discounted student purchase discussed at orientation) Text: GO! with Microsoft Access 2007, Vol. 1, by Gaskin, Marks, & Townsend, bundled w/Myitlab Student Access Code (isbn138020620) note: do not purchase the Comprehensive Ed. of this, it is not compatible w/ Vol. 1.