Database Management 12 (COMP 0985)

This course is designed to show students the concepts of database management using Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to create relational database tables, backup and repair the database, view data through queries, perform data editing with screen forms and generate formal output in a variety of report formats. On completion of this course students will be able to create a functional database system. Students will explore ethical and social issues of database use.

Completion of 2 of the following courses is required for completion of ABE Provincial Level Computer Studies: COMP 0982, COMP 0984, COMP 0985.

COMP 0982, 0984 and 0985 may be taken in any order.
Course code: COMP 0985
Credits: 4.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=COMP&number=0985

Prerequisites

Grade 10 English or equivalent.

Schedule †

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41556January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
41684February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
41782March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
42746April 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew

Additional Information

  • Introduction to Database Concepts
    Building a Database
    Working with Data
    Developing Queries
    Developing Forms
    Developing Reports
    Social and Ethical Issues

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.50/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.60/course
  • Student Union: $69/term
  • UPass: $180/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.