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Microcomputer Systems User: Database Emphasis Certificate Computer Studies Total Units: 25.5
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Term Effective: Fall 1981

Description:

The Microcomputer Systems Database User Career Certificate program presents basic computer use and terms, use of operating systems, and the Internet/World Wide Web with an emphasis on database application software. The student can choose depth with Access and Advanced Access or breadth with Access and FileMaker Pro.

The Certificate prepares students for employment in entry-level jobs requiring a general computer education in system software and application software, specifically database management software. Although there are no specific job titles, there are a wide variety of positions that the student might pursue. Database skills are valuable in any job requiring the management of a large amount of information such as managing client lists or organizing research data.

The student may not necessarily be employed in a technology industry, but rather support the maintenance and use of databases in any field. There is an opportunity for advancement from the entry-level position as skills are developed over time. The coursework from this certificate prepares the student to study other database applications such as SQL or Oracle or to learn to work with web-based databases.

Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. More information about Computer and Information Sciences programs can be found at the Computer and Information Sciences Department website.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Microcomputer Systems User: Database Emphasis Certificate program are:

  • Complete 25.5 units from
    • Microcomputer Systems Database User Requirements

Microcomputer Systems Database User Requirements - complete 25.50 units
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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BMG 54Quantitative Skills/Math3.00
MATH 150AFirst Half of Elementary Algebra3.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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BMG 52Written Communication in Organizations3.00
ENGL 84Technical Writing4.00
ENGL 100Reading & Writing Improvement3.00
Complete a combination totaling at least 6.00 units from the following:
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Term Effective: Fall 1981

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Term Inactive: Summer 2006

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Notes:

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses taken for this certificate.

Contact
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(707) 527-4778
srjccertificate003261@santarosa.edu