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Database Technology, A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 223401 - Catalog 2023/2024

Anindya Paul, Department Chair, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu

Luke Sui, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4124, Luke.Sui@daytonastate.edu

Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The Database Technology Associate of Science degree program at Daytona State College (DSC) prepares students for employment in the database development industry starting from database design, database management, database tuning, database development, reporting and recovery.

Description:

This degree teaches students how to design, develop and maintain databases, craft business intelligence solutions, execute queries upon request and present information through reports and visualization.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Discuss fundamental database concept.

  2. Apply conceptual design principles.

  3. Create database design.

  4. Define data definition language.

  5. Apply Data Manipulation Language SQL (Structured Query Language) to extract data as required.

  6. Create, maintain, and delete sequences, indexes and synonyms and other schema objects.

  7. Demonstrate the ability to query the database and optimize information retrieval.

  8. Prepare and present information through reports and visualization tool.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

Program Tuition and Fees*:   $6,143
Access Fee:  $67.20 ($1.12 per credit)
Assessment Fee:  $34
Lab Fees:  $72
Textbook Estimate:  Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks.

*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.

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General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication Core (3 Credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 Credits)

STA2023Elementary Statistics

3

 

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course
AST1002Astronomy

3
BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3
CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3
EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3
PHY1020Energy and its Environmental Effects

3
 

Humanities Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3
HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3
LIT2000Literature and Culture

3
MUL1010Music Appreciation

3
PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3
THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

 

Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3
POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. 

 

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

 

Program Specific Courses

CET1600Network Plus

3
CAI2010Introduction to AI and Machine Learning with Python Programming

3
COP1000Principles of Computer Programming

3
COP2700Introduction to Database Management

3
CIS2350Principles of Information Assurance

3
COP2071Querying Database

3
CTS2375Essentials of Cloud Computing

3
CTS2441Database Administration

3
COP2072Reporting Services

3
CTS2450Business Intelligence

3
CAP2741Data Visualization

4
COP2949Cooperative Educational Experience in Computer Programming

1-4

COP2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits).  The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this program.

 

Program Elective (9 credits)

Choose Three Courses

CTS2321Linux Fundamentals

3
CTS2370Virtualization Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration

3
COP2800Computer Programming Java

3
COP2360C# Programming

3
CTS2308Installing and Configuring Windows Workstation OS

3
CTS2353Networking with Windows Server

3

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3
COP1000Principles of Computer Programming

3
CET1600Network Plus

3
Program Elective

3

CET1600: Successful completers of this course are eligible to take the test to become a Network Plus Professional.

 

2nd Semester

COP2700Introduction to Database Management

3
CIS2350Principles of Information Assurance

3
CTS2353Networking with Windows Server

3
Program Elective

3
Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

 

Summer Semester

Humanities Core

3

 

Year 2

1st Semester

COP2071Querying Database

3
CAI2010Introduction to AI and Machine Learning with Python Programming

3
CTS2441Database Administration

3
Natural Sciences Core

3

 

2nd Semester

COP2072Reporting Services

3
Program Elective

3
CTS2450Business Intelligence

3
CAP2741Data Visualization

4
COP2949Cooperative Educational Experience in Computer Programming

1-4

COP2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits).  The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this program.

 

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

 

Total Credit Hours: 60