DMS311 - Data Management Software

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Subject Title
Data Management Software

Subject Description
In DMS311 students will continue to improve their ability to manipulate software within the Windows environment as they learn the basic features of Microsoft Excel and Access. In Excel, students will learn how to enter, organize, manipulate, calculate, and graph data, as well as formatting techniques for effectively presenting data. Students will use formulas, functions, and explore what-if analysis tools. In Access, students will learn the basic techniques and concepts for planning and designing databases. Students will modify database structures, inputting records, and create reports and forms.

Credit Status
DMS311 is a required credit for all Office Administration students enrolled in the Health Services and Legal programs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Create Excel worksheets to organize and present data in an effective manner.

2. Analyze data in small and large worksheets.

3. Categorize data by applying appropriate formatting techniques.

4. Filter worksheets to extract specific data.

5. Apply the basic concepts of relational database design to create a database.

6. Use database queries to effectively retrieve data to answer specific questions.

7. Design end-user components such as data entry forms and reports. 

8. Apply various techniques to import and export data.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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