- I will always be prepared for class, and will start class on time.
If unforeseeable circumstances prevent this for any reason,
I will try to notify you
beforehand if at all possible. I expect the same of my students:
be prepared for class, be ready
to start class on time, and try to let me know if you can't be there.
- You are expected and encouraged to participate in discussions.
This is a database design course, not an Access
2000 course. While you will use Access 2000 to complete your labs, I
willnot be teaching you how to use the software. You will be expected to
learn how to use Access 2000 mostly on your own, although we will devote
one class period
to an overview of the functions that are most relevant to the labs you
will
be doing. Please see the Resources section
for pointers to workshops and other materials for learning Access
2000.
- Reading assignments should be done before the class for which
they are assigned
so you can ask questions and participate in discussions.
The text book is not light reading. You may find it easier to skim the
reading before class, and then read it again in more detail after we
have discussed it. DON'T SKIP THE SECOND READING!
- Assignments must be passed in at the beginning of the class in
which they are due.
- If there is something you don't understand, ask a question!
If you don't want to ask
during class, please come see me at some other time,
post your
question to the listserv, or ask me over email. Your classmates may
well be
your best resource for Access 2000 questions.
With the exception of Lab 1, all assignments and labs
are
to be completed individually. You are, however, encouraged to talk to
one
another about Access 2000 issues of a general nature (for example, for
questions like "How do I do <fill in the blank> in
Access?").
- Please subscribe to the class list. The list name
is inls256_002, the password is TBA.
You can subscribe on the Web at one of the two urls below.
To post to the list, you can send mail to
inls256_002@listserv.unc.edu, or go to
the list's web page. For general information on lists, or if you need
an onyen, go to
the lyris home page.
- Honor Code:
The principles of academic honesty, integrity, and responsible citizenship
govern the
performance of all academic work and student conduct at the University
as they have during
the long life of this institution. Your acceptance of enrollment in
the University
presupposes a commitment to the principles embodied in the Code of
Student Conduct and a
respect for this most significant Carolina tradition. Your reward is
in the practice of these principles.
Your participation in this course comes with the expectation that your
work will be completed
in full observance of the Honor Code. Academic dishonesty in any form
is unacceptable,
because any breach in academic integrity, however small, strikes
destructively at the
University's life and work. (From the 8/1/92 letter to the faculty, signed by
Paul Hardin, Chancellor and John Moddy, Student Body President.)
- SILS Resources:
You will be using SILS library and lab material during the
course of the semester.
Please remember that many of your fellow students also need to use
the same material.
Follow the proper checkout procedures and return materials promptly to be
a good SILS citizen.
(SILS Information Resources Committee)
Grading
| Assignments, 28%: | A1 7% | A2 7% | A3
7% | A4 7% |
| Labs, 42%: | L1 7% | L2 10% | L3 10% | L4
15% |
| Take-Home Final Exam 30% |
All assignments will be graded on the following scale:
- H 95-100%
- P+ 90-94%
- P 85-89%
- P- 80-84%
- L 70-79%
- F 69% and below
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December 11, 2001, by Stephanie W. Haas.
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