Incorporating A Database Management Project In An AIS Course Using Access 2000

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe and distribute a database management project that has been used in the classroom with numerous revisions and changes.  Access 2000 will be used to demonstrate the material and solutions will be distributed on disk using this format. 

The use of off-the-shelf application software to process AIS data can help achieve some of the previously mentioned professional and educational goals.  Application software refers to programs designed to help the user perform tasks specifically relating to their work.  Word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, flowcharting, and transaction processing software are examples.