CISC215: Database Design and Application Development
Section: E31     (eLearning)

About This Course

Semester and YearSummer I 2013 / (12 weeks): May 28, 2013 to Aug 15, 2013
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)
Instructor(s)
Melanie McLaughlin   Email: mclaughm@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-702-9799
Course Credits
3 credits
Time Requirements
Plan a minimum of 7 - 10 hours per week for your coursework. While online learning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course.   Your instructor may specify additional time requirements in the "Other information" field below or during your orientation.
Delivery Mode
eLearning:
Web-based course
Official College Course Description
The complete college course description can be viewed at:
Student Characteristics
Open to self-motivated, self-disciplined students who can handle college-level work and study independently.
Student Requirements
This course has the following requirements for students:
  • Other special requirements may apply. Consult "Other Information about the Section" for details.

Getting Started With This Course

Orientation(s)
Orientation for this course is REQUIRED.
Failure to participate in a REQUIRED orientation, as specified below, may jeopardize your grade.
Online chat

Your instructor will hold the orientation online using synchronous chat and other tools.

Date:5/28/13
Time:7:15-8:30pm
Online Location of
LIVE Orientation: 		Code will be sent to your BUCKS email account at 7pm on 5/28/13
Other Orientation Information
ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE ORIENTATION SESSION, CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE COURSE. Orientation will take place through a remote session. Computer access, phone access (may be a long distance call - or mic and speakers) are required for participation. Check your BUCKS email account at 7pm on 5/28/13 for the link and directions for the orientation.
Accessing Your Course

Other Technologies

Your instructor has indicated the following:

Kroenke 6th edition, plus lms

Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials

While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the ISBN number available through the course's academic department where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore and our online bookstore, guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic department directly.

Click this link to see the book list for your course.

Other Information about the Course
You will need a computer, internet access, textbook, Microsoft Access 2010 and Visio for completion of assignments. More details will be provided during orientation. This course will require approximately 9 - 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.