Associate in Science - Computer Information Technology, Database Administrator Specialization
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: CIASDBA
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0103
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: '1511010307
The Database Administrator specialization provides the foundation for obtaining the industry recognized certification in Oracle. Typical entry-level positions for graduates include positions working under Database Administrators in large corporations, state and federal government agencies, and Internet-based companies.
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students should work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| CET 1176 | Computer Maintenance and Repair | 3 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| COP 1000 | Principles of Programming | 3 |
| COP 2700 | Database Techniques | 3 |
| CTS 1142 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| Database Administrator Specialization | ||
| COP 2334 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 3 |
| COP 2812 | Introduction to XML | 3 |
| CTS 1321 | Linux Networking and System Administration | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| CTS 2440 | Introduction to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL | 3 |
| CTS 2441 | Oracle Database Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 3 | |
| Microcomputer Applications-Advanced | ||
| Internship | ||
| Service Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Web Page Authoring | ||
| Linux Networking and System Administration | ||
| Network Security Fundamentals | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Service Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
- 1
Note: Courses in the four specializations above can be used as technical electives as long as they are not being used to fulfill the specialization requirement.
Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate between storage devices and storage media
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Identify computer viruses such as Worms, and Trojan Horses
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Organize data for entry into a spreadsheet application
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Create constraints enforcing data integrity in relational databases
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Code an SQL statement that selectively lists rows and columns from two or more joined tables
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Code an SQL statement that uses aggregate functions
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install an Operating System
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Classify types, characteristics, and uses of common components on a motherboard
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Explain a scope statement framework
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Describe a project charter framework
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information