Database Management
Curriculum Description
The Database Management curriculum prepares graduates for employment with organizations that use database management system software to process, manage and communicate information. Additionally, the curriculum provides the student with a foundation to begin professional certification with Microsoft or ORACLE database programs.
Course work includes terminology and design, database administration, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, database programming and tools and related topics. Studies will provide an opportunity for students to implement, support and manage industry standard database systems.
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of database and computer related entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25150
NC CIP: 11.0802
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2013
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating System Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 115 | Database Applications | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Operating Systems Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 120 | Database Programming I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 210 | Database Administration | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 230 | Database in Corp Environs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts NEW VERSION | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Database Administration Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Database Programming II Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Networking Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Networking Basics | (1) | (4) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | English Option | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Business | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Info Sys Business Concept | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 240 | Database Analysis/Design | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 289 | Database Project | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Additional Information
English Option - Select one: COM 110*, COM 120*, COM 231*, ENG 114*, or ENG 115
Database Administration Elective – Select One: DBA 260, DBA 261, or DBA 263
Database Programming II Elective – Select One: DBA 220, DBA 221, or DBA 223
Elective – Select one: CTS 210, CTS 240, DBA 270, DBA 271, DBA 273, or DBA 285
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, or PHI 240. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Operating Systems Elective – Select One: NOS 120 or NOS 130
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
A25150