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Electrical
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Prepares students with basic skills in electrical systems.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BLD 101 Introduction to Building Trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BLD 141 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BLD 142 Residential Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
10
Building Trades *
(Continuing Education)
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Introduces student to the basics of electricity and controls, function, and
components of air conditioning and heating systems. The series of courses
provides instruction on repairing and troubleshooting; designing, assembling
and operating a working refrigeration system; understanding electrical
diagram and mechanical principles of heating systems; and practicing
efficient operation and maintenance techniques.
Recommended Courses
HVC 121 Fundamentals of HVACR
HVC 122 Controls for HVACR
HVC 123 HVAC Installation & Troubleshooting
HVC 125 Fossil Fuels & Hydronic Heating
Welding
Introduces student to the basics of welding including the equipment used
and safety procedures. The series of courses provides instruction to gain
certifications in structural steel positions. Learn the difference in welds using
STICK, TIG and MIG welding equipment, positioning for structural steel welds
and techniques required to make quality welds structural steel.
Recommended Courses
WLD 160 Introduction to Welding
WLD 161 Advanced Welding: SMAW
WLD 162 Advanced Welding: GTAW
WLD 163 Advanced Welding: GMAW
WLD 164 Advanced Welding: SMAW 4G
WLD 165 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading
Electrical
Introduces student to the basics of electricity, electrical calculations, basic
electrical circuits, the National Electrical Code, wiring methods and materials,
wiring protection, equipment wiring requirements, special conditions wiring
requirements, and low voltage systems.
Recommended Courses
ELC 120 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring
ELC 121 Residential Electric
ELC 122 Commercial Electric
ELC 123 Specialized Systems
* Noncredit courses. Fee structure for the above courses is subject to change. Consult the
current Continuing Education class schedule. Courses not eligible for financial aid.
Business Administration
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
For students seeking to complete the first two years of a four-year program.
Completed coursework can then be transferred to a four-year institution
where a bachelor’s degree may be earned with the completion of additional
coursework.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101
English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MA201
Applied Calculus or
MA 130 College Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer
institution before selecting their Mathematics course.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from two different disciplines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
before selecting electives.
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3/4
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Lab course) (GenEd course list) .
4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CIS 101
Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 103
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EC 201
Principles of Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EC 202
Principles of Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU/MA 205 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
60
Students are able to meet all course requirements for this degree from the college’s
selection of online courses.
Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A. in Business Administration and who are looking for
transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising
Office at 301.846.2471 or the Program Manager of the Business Administration
program.
• University of Maryland College Park at Shady Grove Smith School of Business
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Accounting
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Business Administration
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Human Resource Management