Database Design Module: Guidelines and Software Requirements
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Learn database design principles, submission guidelines, and required software for the module. Explore database usage and maintenance. Improve your skills in Access 2003. Ensure lab etiquette and participation.
Database Design Module: Guidelines and Software Requirements
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Introducing Database Design 1 Jenny Pedler jenny@dcs.bbk.ac.uk 0207 079 0720 Senate House Basement B34D
Etiquette • No eating or drinking in the lab • Mobile phones OFF during class • Arriving late/ leaving early
Studying the Module • 8 taught sessions + 1 self-study session • Attendance – 75% minimum • Assessment • TMA (25%) Submit at start of Session 5 • FMA (75%) Submit in May • WebCT http://vle.bbk.ac.uk
Discussion • What is a database? • Who keeps information about you in a database? • How do you use databases now or how do you hope to use them after the course?
Software • Access 2003 (preferred) • Installed in college labs • Download for personal use from SCSIS Intranet MSDN Academic Alliance (use SCSIS username and password) • Can also use Access 2000 or XP • DO NOT USE: • Access 97 or earlier • Access 2007 (unless you save database as 2003 version) • Read notes on Access Versions in WebCT