Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 223401 - Catalog 2022/2023
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:
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Discuss fundamental database concept.
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Apply conceptual design principles.
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Create database design.
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Define data definition language.
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Apply Data Manipulation Language SQL (Structured Query Language) to extract data as required.
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Create, maintain, and delete sequences, indexes and synonyms and other schema objects.
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Demonstrate the ability to query the database and optimize information retrieval.
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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.
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*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)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 Credits)
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Energy and its Environmental Effects | 3 |
Humanities Core (3 Credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)
Choose One Course
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American 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
| CET1600 | Network Plus | 3 |
| CTS2361 | SharePoint Users | 3 |
| COP1000 | Principles of Computer Programming | 3 |
| CTS2308 | Installing and Configuring Windows Workstation OS | 3 |
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database Management | 3 |
| CIS2350 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 |
| CTS2353 | Networking with Windows Server | 3 |
| COP2071 | Querying Database | 3 |
| CTS2375 | Essentials of Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CTS2441 | Database Administration | 3 |
| COP2072 | Reporting Services | 3 |
| CTS2450 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| CAP2741 | Data Visualization | 4 |
| COP2949 | Cooperative 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 (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| CTS2321 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 |
| CTS2370 | Virtualization Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| COP2800 | Computer Programming Java | 3 |
| COP2360 | C# Programming | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| COP1000 | Principles of Computer Programming | 3 |
| CET1600 | Network Plus | 3 |
| CTS2361 | SharePoint Users | 3 |
| CTS2308 | Installing and Configuring Windows Workstation OS | 3 |
CET1600: Successful completers of this course are eligible to take the test to become a Network Plus Professional.
2nd Semester
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database Management | 3 |
| CIS2350 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 |
| CTS2353 | Networking with Windows Server | 3 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
Summer Semester
Year 2
1st Semester
| COP2071 | Querying Database | 3 |
| CTS2375 | Essentials of Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CTS2441 | Database Administration | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
2nd Semester
| COP2072 | Reporting Services | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 |
| CTS2450 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| CAP2741 | Data Visualization | 4 |
| COP2949 | Cooperative 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