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2017-2018 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Database Development - Database Management Systems (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

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.

Range of Occupations

Database developer
Database architect
Database application programmer
Database application software designer
Back-end developer

Related Major

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

Database Administration - 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

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 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design 4 credit hours
CTP 118 - Web Development using HTML/CSS 4 credit hours
CTP 130 - Programming in PHP/MySQL 3 credit hours
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1 4 credit hours
2-5 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

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement. In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Fast Track Option

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

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Database Development 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.
Distinguish database connectivity with web services.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies

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