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2017-2018 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Database Administration - Database Management Systems (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

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.

Range of Occupations

Database administrator (DBA)
Database analyst
Database manager
Database architect
Database engineer

Related Major

Students may wish to also review requirements for the similar major linked below.

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

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 22 - 25 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements. Students completing ENG 121 will also need to complete 3 credits of electives.

Mathematics: 3 credits

MAT 137 - College Algebra 3 credit hours
Or more advanced level if qualified.

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

See General Education Health/Fitness/Wellness Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits

See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 18 credits

These are the common program requirements for both areas of concentration. Students must complete all of these coures with a grade of C or better.

CTA 115 - Personal Computer Database Management Systems 4 credit hours
CTP 145 - Relational Databases and SQL 4 credit hours
CTP 147 - PL-SQL Programming 3 credit hours
CTP 200 - Systems Analysis and Design 4 credit hours
CTS 105 - Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 17-20 credits

CTP 245 - Database Administration 1 3 credit hours
CTP 247 - Database Administration 2 3 credit hours
CTS 110 - Network Essentials 4 credit hours
CTS 120 - Introduction to UNIX/LINUX 4 credit hours
3-6 elective credits can be taken to complete this degree. Students must complete 60 credits to be awarded the degree.

Computer Competency Requirement

General education requirement CTP 103 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the social sciences or biological and physical sciences general education requirement. See Diversity Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Fast Track Option

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Database Administration Area of Concentration, students will be able to:

Review database concepts and data models.
Apply normalization of databases.
Employ design and implementation using structured query language.
Discuss distributed database management systems.
Explain the use of database warehousing.
Examine database administration and security.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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