1. 3/18: Microsoft Access Refresher: What is a relational database? Why use a database? Sample database in MS access. –Fields, records, attributes. –Tables, queries, forms, reports.

2. What is a relational database? “One or more tables of data that are organized and stored in a very structure way.”

3. Why use a database? Too much data for a spreadsheet. Have better data interfaces (both in and out). Searching for data: databases are more powerful. –We use queries.

4. Sample Database in MS Access. Fields, records, attributes. Tables, queries, forms, reports.

5. How to… How to make a new query How to make a new form How to make a new report

6. What is a query? A question; a selective search for data. How to make a new query using the Query Wizard

7. What is a form? An easy way to enter and view records. How to make a new form using the Form Wizard

8. What is a report? A way to view summarized data. How to make a new report using the Report Wizard

9. Homework #4: MS Access Create a database of your CD collection. –If you don’t have one, MAKE IT UP. See http://adbook.net/teach022/200/h4.htmfor more details.http://adbook.net/teach022/200/h4.htm You MUST use Access 2000 for this assignment. It is available in the Davis-Shaughnessy lab, the Des Peres labs, and the McDonnell-Douglas lab. Due 4/1, but don’t wait to get started.