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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Electives
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Take a minimum of 19 credits of STEM electives from any of the disciplines listed
below. A minimum of 6 credits must be in the same discipline. It is imperative
that students consult with an advisor before registering to maximize transfer of
coursework; for example some programs will also require MATH 185 Calculus I.
• Biology (BSCI)
• Chemistry (CHEM)
• Computed Aided Design Technology (CADT)
• Computer & Information Sciences (CMIS)
• Engineering (ENGR)
• Mathematics (MATH)
• Physical Science (PHSC)
• Physics (PHYS)
• Students majoring in the Associate of Science in STEM without an Area of
Concentration should follow the curriculum outlined above and will have
8 unrestricted elective credits. It is recommended that they take CMIS 106
(Object Design and Programming).
• Students majoring in an Area of Concentration will follow the curriculum for
their major (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Mathematics).
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Biology
Area of Concentration within the A.S. in STEM (Transfer)
Provides the courses typically required of biology majors during their first two
years of college. Students who earn degrees in biology go on to work in many
different fields including: health care professions, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology,
wildlife biology, environmental biology, ecology, research, and teaching. Students
interested in courses of study such as pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-
pharmacy, pre-physician assistant, or other related programs should follow the
STEM A.S. Degree: Biology or Chemistry Area of Concentration and meet with an
academic advisor.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
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/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MATH 185 Calculus I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communication Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
BSCI 160 Principles of Biology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BSCI 240 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Electives
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Choose in consultation with an advisor.
(PHYS 121, PHYS 151, and MATH 195 recommended. Students transferring to
University of Maryland-Shady Grove must take BSCI 263 or BSCI 223 at FCC, as it is
not offered at Shady Grove.)
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.