Data Modeling Using ACCESS ONLY do not use Visio
NOTE: Visio 2010 is required for this project. Please ensure you can run Visio 2010 via Citrix or by having it installed on your computer.
You should have access to the student software store where you can receive discounted software and free downloads (including Microsoft Office Enterprise products). To access the Student Software Store, follow these steps.
1. Go to your course inside of eCollege.
2. Click on the Student Software Store menu item under Course Home.
3. Follow the instructions on the Student Software Store page.
Once you're in the software store, you'll see two tabs at the top of the screen; click the one labeled DreamSpark. You should find a link that will allow you to download a free copy of Visio and Access 2010.
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Scenario and Summary
In this assignment, you will learn to create a physical database model in Visio from business requirements. To complete this assignment, you will need to be able to run Visio 2010, either through Citrix or installed on your workstation or laptop.
Deliverables
Name your Visio file using Lab2_, your first initial, and your last name (e.g., Lab2_JSmith.vsd). Create and save your database model in your Visio file. When you are done, submit your database to the Week 3 Course Project Dropbox.
Problems?
Problems do sometimes occur, and if they do make sure you follow the correct steps to get them resolved. If you're experiencing problems with Citrix or with downloading software from the student software store, follow these steps.
A. Review all the tutorials on accessing, saving, and transferring files at https://hub2.devry.edu/iLab.
B. Contact the Help Desk immediately if the problems persist. Make sure you get a ticket number.
1-877-496-9050 (Option 2)
C. Alert your instructor that you are having issues with Citrix. Make sure that you give your instructor your Help Desk ticket number.
i L A B S T E P S
STEP 1
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Read the following business requirements closely to determine the entities and relationships needed to fulfill the requirements. The nouns in the paragraph will tell you the entities that will be needed. The verbs in the paragraph will help you determine the relationships between the entities.
Muscles Health Club Database Requirements
The Muscles Health Club needs a database to keep track of its members, their personal trainers, and the fitness classes they are taking.
Employees can act as personal trainers for members. However, only certified employees can act as personal trainers. A member can work with only one personal trainer at a time.
Members can take multiple fitness classes. Fitness classes are taught by employees who can teach multiple classes. Fitness classes are taught in one of the classrooms at one of Muscles Health Club's several locations.
Each fitness classroom is designed for a different type of class (e.g., spinning, aerobics, water aerobics, weight training, etc.). It is necessary to track what fitness classes are being held in each of the different Muscles Health Club locations.
STEP 2
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Run Visio 2010 either via Citrix or on your workstation.
Click on the Software and Database Template group in the main window.
Double-click on the Database Model Diagram Template to open a new file.
Save the file with a name containing Lab2_, your first initial, and your last name as the file name (e.g., Lab2_JSmith.vsd). You will need to click the computer icon in the Save As window to see the different drives. Be sure to save the file to a local drive so it will be on your workstation.
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Add an entity for each entity you identified in the requirements.
Drag the entity icon onto the drawing area in Visio.
In the Database Properties window, add a physical name to identify it.
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For each entity, create a list of attributes you think would be useful to describe the entity.
Select an entity in the drawing area of Visio.
In the Database Properties window, select the Columns category.
Use the table to add your attributes to the selected entities.
Select one of the attributes to be the primary key (PK).
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Set the diagram to use crow's feet notation.
On the Database tab, in the Manage group, click Display Options.
In the Database Document Option dialog, select the Relationship tab.
Select the Crow's Feet check box, and then click OK.
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Draw relationships between your entities.
Drag the relationship icon onto a blank part of the drawing area.
Connect the two ends to each of the two entities in the relationship. The parent entity must have a PK defined. The entity will be outlined in bold red lines when it connects to one end of the relationship.
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Set the cardinality of your relationships.
Select a relationship line in the drawing area that is connecting two entities.
In the Database Properties window, select the Miscellaneous category.
Select the cardinality for the selected relationship.
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When you are done, save the file on your local hard drive and upload it to the Week 3 Course Project Dropbox. Your file should have the following filename format: Lab2_FirstInitialLastName.vsd.
For instructions on how to copy files between the Citrix server and your local machine, watch the iLab tutorial, Copying Files from Citrix, located in the iLab menu tab under Course Home.
Note!
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.
(See Syllabus "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due dates.)
You have 2 weeks to complete this assignment. See Syllabus "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.
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Each query is worth 10 points. Points for each query will be awarded according to the following rubrics.
20 Points: Visio drawing: E-R model is provided as a Visio diagram.
20 Points: Entities: A minimum of four entities is present
20 Points: Attributes: There are more than two attributes per entity; in most cases there should be several.
20 Points: Relationships: A minimum of three relationships is present.
20 Points: Cardinality is specified on each relationship with crow's foot notation.