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 who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s 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