Planner for Database Management Systems - Database Administration, A.A.S.
Title of Major: Database Management Systems - Database Administration, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Code: AAS.CPS.DATABASE-ADM
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 roles and responsibilities of a database administrator, and the experiences in designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining a production level, industrial grade database. Note: Students have the option of learning either Windows or LINUX/UNIX operating systems.
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 from Elective list in Term 4.  |
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 Elective list in Term 4.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTA 115-Personal Computer Database Management Systems |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 110-Network Essentials |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTP 145-Relational Databases and SQL |
4 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTP 245-Database Administration 1 |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTP 147-PL-SQL Programming |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTS 105-Microcomputer Operating Systems |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTS 120-Introduction to UNIX/LINUX |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTP 247-Database Administration 2 |
3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTP 200-Systems Analysis and Design |
4 credit hours | ||
| Health/Fitness/Wellness GER |
3 credit hours | ||
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Elective Recommend: CTS 215-Server Administration CTS 130-Networking 1 |
3-6 credit hours |
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