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Course Title: Microsoft Access

Course Number: 
  
BCA-163-W001
   2005-2006: COMP-113-W001
   (Prior to Fall 2005
15:225W001)
Semester Hours:  1
Instructor:  Randy Smit,  smitrand@niacc.edu

Course Description:  This course is designed to take students through the core competencies
for Microsoft Access in preparation for the Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOUS) certification test. (5-20) 
Equivalent to 15-225,COMP-113.

Notes: S -The student must use a computer with Microsoft Access installed. It is available in the NIACC computer labs if you do not have it at home or work.

Course Procedures

Communication with the instructor is imperative in this course.  Students can contact the instructor via e-mail or telephone regarding any questions or concerns they may have.   Unless a student indicates immediate need for communication, the instructor will respond to all messages no later than Friday of each week.

Assignments are accessed through a Calendar of Assignments on the instructor’s home page.  Due dates are specified on a weekly basis, and all assignments are due by midnight unless a student has made PRIOR arrangements for an extension.  Students can submit assignments to the instructor via e-mail, standard mail, or by taking them to the instructor’s office.

Tests are taken through a web site on the Internet and are available to the students for a week.  After the week has passed, students are not allowed to take the test(s).

Grades are determined by test scores and weekly assignments.  Final grades are based on a percentage of points earned.

Requirements

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. Go to WebAdvisor > Students > Search for Sections - for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Most online course require a textbook. Contact the NIACC Bookzone to find out the textbook requirements. Make sure to let them know that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbookzone.com or 641-422-4500.

Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.

** Notes Key:
A - Instructor Approval Required;
C - Access Code required for this course;
E - Proctored Exams;
N - Does Not use ANGEL;
O - Open Entry - 15 weeks to complete the course;
P - Prerequisites;
S - Software required,

Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.


 


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