Operating Database Application
Operating Database Application
MODULE DESCRIPTION:
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to operate database applications and
perform basic operations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to:
LO1 Create database objects
LO2 Customize basic settings
LO3 Create reports
LO4 Create forms
LO5 Retrieve information
MODULE CONTENTS:
LO1 Creating Database Objects
1.1 Introduction to the Module
1.2 Opening and designing DB application and principles
1.2.1. Naming conventions
1.2.2. Data layout
1.2.3. Formatting
1.3 Creating DB objects
1.3.1. Creating DB tables
1.3.1.1. Adding And modifying data in a table
1.3.1.2. Adding , modifying and deleting Records
1.3.1.3. Saving and compiling DB objects
1.3.2. Forms
1.3.3. Query
1.3.4. Reports
1.3.5. Macro modules
1.3.6. Pages
LO2 Customizing basic settings
2.1 Adjusting page layout
2.2 Opening and viewing different toolbar
2.3 Formatting
LO3 Creating reports
3.1 Designing reports to present data in logical sequences
3.2 Modifying reports
3.3 Distributing reports
LO4 Create forms
4.1 Creating Wizard Form
4.2 Opening and records Existing
4.3 Rearranging objects
LO5 Retrieve information
5.1 Accessing and requiring Existing DB records
5.2 Creating simple query
5.3 Developing query with multiple criteria
Project work:
i. Develop how to create, modify database objects and basic setting
Tools and equipment: Computers, DB applications, DBMS
LEARNING STRATEGIES:
Lecture-discussion
Practical demonstration
Individual assignment
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview/Written Test
Demonstration/Observation with Oral Questioning
Project work 1
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
LO1 Create database objectives
Database application is opened and designed incorporating basic design principles
Database object is created according to database usage, as well as user requirements
Database object is modified as required
Data in a table are added and modified according to information requirements
Records are added, modified and deleted as required
Database objects are saved and compiled
LO2 Customize basic settings
Page layout is adjusted to meet user requirements
Different toolbars are opened and viewed
Font is formatted as appropriate for the purpose of the database entries
LO3 Create reports
Reports are designed to present data in a logical sequence or manner
Reports are modified to include/exclude additional requirements
Reports are distributed to appropriate person in a approved format
LO4 Create forms
Wizard used to create a simple form
Existing database opened and records through a simple form modified
Objects within the form rearranged to accommodate information requirements
LO5 Retrieve information
Existing database is accessed and required records located
Simple query is created and required information retrieved
Query with multiple criteria is developed and required information retrieved
Data are selected and appropriately displayed