Database Technology, A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 223401 - Catalog 2024/2025

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:

Discuss fundamental database concept.
Apply conceptual design principles.
Create database design.
Define data definition language.
Apply Data Manipulation Language SQL (Structured Query Language) to extract data as required.
Create, maintain, and delete sequences, indexes and synonyms and other schema objects.
Demonstrate the ability to query the database and optimize information retrieval.
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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Additional Completion Requirements

Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication Core (3 Credits)

ENC1101

Introduction to Composition

Mathematics Core (3 Credits)

STA2023

Elementary Statistics

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	Conceptual Physics	3

Humanities Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000	Art Appreciation	3
HUM2020	Introduction to Humanities	3
LIT2000	Literature and Culture	3
MUL1010	Music Appreciation	3
PHI2010	Introduction of Philosophy	3
THE1000	Theatre Appreciation	3

Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010	United States History to 1877	3
AMH2020	United States History 1865 to Present	3
POS2041	American Federal Government	3

AMH2010, 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
CAI2010	Introduction to AI and Machine Learning with Python Programming	3
COP1000	Principles of Computer Programming	3
COP2700	Introduction to Database Management	3
CIS2350	Principles of Information Assurance	3
COP2071	Querying Database	3
CTS2375	Essentials of Cloud Computing	3
CTS2353	Networking with Windows Server	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 (9 credits)

Choose Three Courses

CTS2321	Linux Fundamentals	3
CTS2370	Virtualization Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration	3
COP2800	Computer Programming Java	3
COP2360	C# Programming	3
CTS2308	Installing and Configuring Windows Workstation OS	3

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101	Introduction to Composition	3
COP1000	Principles of Computer Programming	3
CET1600	Network 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

COP2700	Introduction to Database Management	3
CIS2350	Principles of Information Assurance	3
CTS2353	Networking with Windows Server	3
STA2023	Elementary Statistics	3
	Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)	3

Summer Semester

Humanities Core

Year 2

1st Semester

COP2071	Querying Database	3
CAI2010	Introduction to AI and Machine Learning with Python Programming	3
CTS2441	Database Administration	3
	Natural Sciences Core	3
	Program Elective	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