Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ http://catalog.aacc.edu Catalog: 2018-2019 Catalog Program Name: Planner Database Management Systems - Database Development (A.A.S.)

Planner Database Management Systems - Database Development (A.A.S.)

Title of Major: Database Management Systems - Database Development, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: AAS.CPS.DATABASE-DEV

About the Computer Science Department - see www.aacc.edu   

Purpose: Prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in computer technology and information systems. Covers fundamental concepts in database administration, computer technology, networking, and security. The students are eligible to sit for the following certifications: MOS Access 2013, Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (comprised of the Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals exam and the Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL exam) and Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate Certification (comprised of the Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals exam and the Oracle Administration exam).

Emphasizes the development of expertise in SQL syntax and usage, the development of both large and small scale databases, the experiences in designing and implementing a production level database, and the development of applications in a variety of settings that rely on back-end data stored in a database.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Krysten Hall

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR
ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR
ENG 121-Composition and Literature 
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. Students taking ENG 121 must take an additional 3 credits to meet the 60 credit degree requirement for graduation. Recommend taking courses within your program from the Term 4 Elective list. 
3 credit hours    
MAT 137-College Algebra 
3 credit hours     
CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology 
Students with technical expertise beyond the level of this course should meet with the Computer Science Department Chair.
4 credit hours     
CTP 194-Ethics and the Information Age OR
COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR
COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers 
3 credit hours    
Biological & Physical Sciences GER
Recommend: BIO 135-Principles of Nutrition 
3 credit hours    

 

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR
ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 
OR 3 credit Elective
Students taking ENG 121 must take an additional 3 credits to meet the 60 credit degree requirement for graduation. Recommend taking courses from Term 4 Elective list.
3 credit hours    
CTA 115-Personal Computer Database Management Systems 
4 credit hours      
CTP 115-Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design​ 
4 credit hours  ​     
CTP 145-Relational Databases and SQL 
4 credit hours       

 

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 200-Systems Analysis and Design 
4 credit hours      
CTP 147-PL-SQL Programming 
3 credit hours     
CTP 150-Computer Science 1 
4 credit hours      
CTP 118-Web Development using HTML/CSS  4 credit hours      

 

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 130-Programming in PHP/MySQL 
3 credit hours      
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER 
3 credit hours    
CTS 105-Microcomputer Operating Systems 
3 credit hours     
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER 
3 credit hours    
Elective
Recommended choices include:
CTP 120-Introduction to WWW Publishing 
CTS 110-Network Essentials 
CTP 135-Programming in JavaScript 
CTP 232-iPad/iPhone iOS Programming 1 
CTP 245-Database Administration 1 
2-5 credit hours    

 

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