Database Administrator

• Career Studies: Database Administrator (071.08)
• Certificate: Information Systems Technology (200.08)
• Associate In Applied Science Degree: Information Systems Technology
  Specialization: Database Administrator (299.08)

Oracle is a relational database management software package. Installed and supported in over 140 countries, it is the basis for numerous enterprise systems. TCC is an Oracle Academic Initiative (OAI) Partner and an authorized Oracle training site.

A graduate of the program without prior experience can start work as a database administrator or database operator.

In addition to the college's general admission requirements, students are required to complete Entering Student Assessment (placement) tests in reading, composition, and mathematics. The college has a required developmental program for students who need to remedy deficiencies in these areas.

The career studies and certificate programs can be completed in two or three semesters. The Associate in Applied Science takes four semesters of full-time study.

Career Studies: Database Administrator (071.08)

IST 148	Introduction to SQL **	(4)
IST 195	PL/SQL Program Units	(4)
IST 234	Database Management and File Structure **	(4)
IST 238	Database Backup and Recovery **	(3)
IST 239	Database Performance and Tuning **	(4)
IST 237	Data Modeling and Design	(4)
IST 258	Systems Development Project **	(3)
Minimum Credits Required:		26

Certificate: Information Systems Technology (200.08)

General Education Requirements (7 Credits)
ENG 111	College Composition I1	(3)
MTH 158	College Algebra1	(3)
STD 100	Orientation2	(1)
Program Requirements (27 credits)
IST 106	Microcomputer Operating Systems	(4)
IST 148	Introduction to SQL4	(4)
IST 200	Local Area Networks	(4)
IST 234	Database Management and File Structure4	(4)
IST 236	Advanced Database Administration4	(4)
IST 237	Database Modeling and Design4	(4)
IST 258	Systems Development Project	(3)
Related Courses (6 Credits)
ACC 211	Principles of Accounting I	(3)
BUS 100	Introduction to Business	(3)
Minimum Credits Required:		40

Associate In Applied Science Degree: Information Systems Technology (299)

General Education Requirements (18 Credits)
ECO 120	Survey of Economics (or ECO 201)	(3)
ENG 111	College Composition I 1	(3)
_____	Health/Physical Education/Recreation 2	(2)
_____	Humanities Elective 2	(3)
MTH 158	College Algebra1	(3)
_____	Social Science Elective 2	(3)
STD 100	Orientation 2	(1)
Program Requirements (31 Credits)
IST 106	Microcomputer Operating Systems 1, 4, 5	(4)
IST 114	Fundamentals of Computer Information	(4)
IST 200	Local Area Networks 1, 4	(4)
IST 216	Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshooting 1, 4	(4)
IST ___	Approved IST Electives	(15)
Related Courses (18 Credits)
ACC 211	Principles of Accounting I	(3)
ACC 212	Principles of Accounting II (or Approved IST Elective) 3	(3)
AST 205	Business Communications 1	(3)
BUS 100	Introduction to Business	(3)
BUS 125	Applied Business Mathematics 1	(3)
BUS 200	Principles of Management (or BUS 165)	(3)
Minimum Credits Required:		67

1. Placement test or prerequisite required.
2. Eligible courses are listed under Electives. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
3. Electives to be chosen from a single IST career studies program.
4. These courses prepare students to sit for certification exams: IST 106/216 prepare students for the A+ Certification; IST 200 prepares students for the Network+ Certification.
5. Students in the Database Administrator curriculum should take IST 108 in place of IST 106.

*	Approved IST Electives: IST 293 Windows 2000 / Director Services Infrastructure Design, IST 293 Windows 2000 / Exchange Server Administration, IST 293 Windows 2000 / Network Infrastructure Design, IST 293 Widows 2000 / SQL Server Administration, IST 293 Windows 2000 /Network Security Design, IST 293 Windows 2000 / Managing a Networked Environment.
**	These courses prepare students to sit for the Oracle Database Administrator OCP certification.
***	At least one elective must be a Design course

NOTES:

• Students must have a strong foundation in microcomputer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Windows. For information on how to obtain or demonstrate these competencies, see an academic advisor or counselor.
• Program requirements may change in accordance with federal, state, or industry standards. Contact the appropriate program director or division for the most current information.
• In order to graduate with the associate's degree, you must meet the college's computer competency requirement. Consult your academic advisor or counselor to determine how to satisfy this requirement.

 

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