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2016/2017 fcc catalog

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