Computer Information Science American River College

Degrees 

A.S. - Database Management

Description:
The CIS: Database Management degree focuses on relational database technology used in the business environment. The emphasis is on selecting the appropriate system platform for database deployment. Course work includes database system design and programming for desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms, structure query language (SQL) programming, introductory principles of modular programming, system design and problem solving, desktop operating systems, electronic spreadsheets and a variety of introductory business courses.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • describe relational database technologies for desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms.
  • explain and discuss database theory and principles.
  • employ relational database technologies for either desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms to solve common business problems using standard database principles and practices.
  • assess and document information system requirements.
  • employ modular programming concepts in program development.
  • design and code elementary programs encountered in business and government.
  • identify interactive web publishing situations requiring database solutions.
  • create interactive web database.
  • analyze practical business problems and utilize critical thinking in the determination of alternative solutions.
  • apply communication theory, effective writing techniques, and interpersonal communication skills to business situations.
  • analyze and explain the nature and purpose of accounting and its function in business.

Course List:

Required Program
ACCT 101 Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) 3 - 4
   or ACCT 301 Financial Accounting (4)
BUS 110 Business Economics (3) 3
   or ECON 302 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
BUS 300 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 310 Business Communications (3) 3
   or ENGWR 300 College Composition (3)
CISA 315 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets 2
CISA 320 Introduction to Database Management 1
CISA 322 Design and Development of Desktop Database Applications 3
CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science 3
CISC 320 Operating Systems 1
CISP 300 Algorithm Design/Problem Solving 3
CISP 350 Database Programming 3
CISP 370 Beginning Visual Basic 4
CISW 300 Web Publishing 3
CISW 410 Middleware Web Scripting 4
Total Units: 39 - 40

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Associate in Science Degree
The CIS: Database Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Career Opportunities:
Entry level database managers/administrators work includes database system design and programming for desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms, structure query language (SQL) programming, modular programming, system design and problem solving, desktop operating systems, electronic spreadsheets and a variety of security measures to ensure integrity of data.

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