Official 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.

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 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
MAT 137 - College Algebra   Mathematics General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTA 103 - Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence   (Technology Requirement) Students with technical expertise beyond the level of this course should meet with the Computer Science Department Chair.	3 credit hours
CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age  OR COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition  (Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement. This course also meets the Wellness Requirement)	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credit	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	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
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
Electives	6 credit hours