GO! with Microsoft Access 2010 Introductory
Pearson New International Edition

For introductory computer courses on Microsoft Access 2010 or courses in computer concepts with a lab component on Access.

Teach the course YOU want in LESS TIME!

The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation. This approach is based on clearly defined projects for students and a one-of-a-kind supplements package for instructors.

Common Features Chapter 1 Using the Common Features of Office 2010
Scenario: Oceana Palm Grill
Project 1A: Menu Plan

Objective 1    Use Windows Explorer to Locate Files and Folder
Activity 1.01   Using Windows Explorer to Locate Files and Folders

Objective 2    Locate and Start a Microsoft Office 2010 Program
Activity 1.02   Locating and Starting a Microsoft Office 2010 Program

Objective 3    Enter and Edit Text in an Office Program
Activity 1.03   Entering and Editing Text in an Office Program

Objective 4    Perform Commands From a Dialog Box
Activity 1.04   Performing Commands From a Dialog Box

Objective 5    Create a Folder, Save a File, and Close a Program
Activity 1.05 Creating a Folder, Saving a File, and Closing a Program

Objective 6    Print a File
Activity 1.06 Printing a File

Project 1B: Memo

Objective 7    Open an Existing File and Save it With a New Name
Activity 1.07 Opening an Existing File and Saving it With a New Name

Objective 8    Explore Application Options
Activity 1.08 Viewing Application Options

Objective 9    Perform Commands from the Ribbon
Activity 1.09 Performing Commands from the Ribbon
Activity 1.10 Minimizing and Using the Keyboard to Control the Ribbon

Objective 10   Apply Formatting in Office Programs
Activity 1.11   Formatting and Viewing Pages
Activity 1.12 Formatting Text
Activity 1.13   Using the Office Clipboard to Cut, Copy, and Paste

Objective 11   Use the Microsoft Office 2010 Help System
Activity 1.14 Using the Microsoft Office 2010 Help System in Excel

Objective 12   Compress Files
Activity 1.15 Compressing Files

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Access Databases
Scenario: Capital Cities Community College
Project 1A: Contact Information

Objective 1: Identify Good Database Design
Activity 1.01 Using Good Design Techniques to Plan a Database

Objective 2: Create a Table and Define Fields in a New Blank Database
Activity 1.02 Starting with a New Blank Database
Activity 1.03 Creating Fields in a Table
Activity 1.04 Renaming Field in a Table
Activity 1.05 Adding a Record to a Table
Activity 1.06 Assigning the Data Type of a Field in Datasheet View
Activity 1.07 Adding Additional Records to a Table
Activity 1.08 Importing Data from an Excel Workbook to an Existing Access Table

Objective 3: Add and Change the Structure of Tables
Activity 1.09 Deleting a Table Field in Design View
Activity 1.10 Modifying a Field Size and Description in Design View
Activity 1.11 Setting a Primary Key and Saving a Table
Activity 1.12 Adding a Second Table to a Database by Importing an Excel Spreadsheet
Activity 1.13 Adjusting Column Widths
Activity 1.14 Printing a Table

Objective 4: Create and Use a Query, a Form, and a Report
Activity 1.15 Using the Simple Query Wizard to Create a Query
Activity 1.16 Creating a Form
Activity 1.17 Creating, Modifying, and Printing a Report

Objective 5: Save, Close, and Change the Properties of a Database
Activity 1.18 Changing Database Properties
Activity 1.19 Closing and Saving a Database

Project 1B: Student Workshops

Objective 6: Create a Database Using a Template
Activity 1.20 Creating a New Database Using a Template
Activity 1.21 Building a Table by Entering Records in a Multiple Items Form

Objective 7: Organize Database Objects in the Navigation Pane
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