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

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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.

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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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