Catalog Description
CIOS 240 Microcomputer Databases
Comprehensive introduction to microcomputer databases. Includes basic database concepts; how to maintain and update databases; how to build and use queries and forms; and how to build reports. Introduction to database design. (Recommended: CIOS 150; and CIOS 130 or 135 or equivalent skills.) (1 - 3+0) As Demand Warrants

Skill Expectations
Students should be comfortable with using computers and computer applications. CIOS 240 is our most advanced applications class. Students should be confident word processing and worksheet users before they take this class.

List of Class Competencies

1. To be able to understand the purpose and application of a database and to apply database software to meet relevant organizational needs.
    
2. To be able to use help, reference, and tutorial information, included with the application, to answer questions and to learn procedures.
    
3. To be able to understand the appropriate use of forms, queries, and reports to view information from previously designed databases.
    
4. To be able to add, delete, and edit database records in a previously designed database.
    
5. 5> To be able to understand, apply and modify forms, queries, and reports to meet the purposes of the database.
    
6. To be able to understand, apply and modify tables in a predefined database to meet the purposes of the database.
    
7. To be able to understand, apply, and modify appropriate field properties in a previously designed database table.
    
8. To be able to understand table relationships in a database and to apply table relationships to forms, queries, and reports.
    
9. To be able to analyze and recommend changes to a predefined database to more effectively meet the needs of the organization.
    
10. To be able to protect database data so that the information derived from database is valid and useful.
     
11. To be able to protect the software application from viruses and to apply appropriate security procedures.
     
12. To be able to support other users of previously designed databases.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning