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State Board Approval Date: |
July,
2001 |
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Implementation
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Last Updated: |
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Computer
Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS | |
Standard Number:
CIB2-02-01 (Admission
Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma
program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems – database Specialist Diploma program are:
Attainment
of at least 16 years of age;
documentation of high school graduation or
satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate
requirements;
achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
and
completion of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: CIB2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program are:
attainment of at least 16
years of age;
achievement of minimum
provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE
document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty
and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of
student potential; and
completion of application and related procedures.
All Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: CIB2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of CIB2 and a CIP Code of 11.080202 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIB2 and CIP Code 11.080202 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: CIB2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIB2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CIB2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma
The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information System - Database Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as database specialists.
Course
Code |
General Core
Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours 18 |
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Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development [P] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 | |
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English [P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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OR | ||||||
Business
English
[P] Program admission competency
levels or ENG 097 and RDG 097 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
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Technical Writing [P] ENG 101, ENG 098, or entrance English
score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG
098, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission
score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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OR | ||||||
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Business
Communication [P] BUS 101, ENG
111 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
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Algebraic Concepts
[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and
algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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Course Code |
Occupational
Courses |
Class
Hours |
D. Lab |
P. Lab/ |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours 72 |
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Program Design and
Development [P] SCT 100 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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Computer Concepts [P] None |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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Database Management
Concepts [P] Advanced language course that requires random file accessing techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 | |
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Networking
Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100 or advisor
approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 | |
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Introduction to
Database [P] CIS 105, CIS 106, SCT 100,
Programming Language |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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Database
Administration [P] CIS 2128 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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Database Backup and
Recovery [P] CIS 2129 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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Database Performance
Tuning [P] CIS 2130 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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Network
Administration [P] CIS 2131 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 | |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 | |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems
course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Procedural Language
Elective |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
Program Final Exit
Point
Computer Information Systems – Database Specialist Diploma
Credits Required for Graduation
90 minimum quarter hours credits required for
graduation
The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
General Information
Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist
Diploma Program Curriculum
Model
The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below. Technical colleges may implement the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist; Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course
Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 106 |
Computer
Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 103 |
Algebraic
Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
Course
Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 105 |
Program Design and
Development |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS 2128 |
Introduction to
Database |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating
systems |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Total |
13 |
10 |
0 |
23 |
18 |
Course
Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI ours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 214 |
Database Management
Concepts |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 1140 |
Networking
Fundamentals |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 2129 |
Database
administration |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Total |
12 |
14 |
0 |
26 |
19 |
Course
Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 2130 |
Database Backup and
Recovery |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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CIS xxxx |
Procedural Language
Elective |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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ENG 102 |
Technical
Writing |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
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Total |
13 |
12 |
0 |
25 |
19 |
Course
Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 2131 |
Database Performance
Tuning |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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CIS 2132 |
Network
Administration |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Total |
11 |
10 |
0 |
21 |
16 |
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