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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Mathematics
Area of Concentration within the A.S. in STEM (Transfer)
Provides a diversity of courses for students pursuing a course of study in
mathematics. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should check
requirements. If there are significant differences, the student should consult an
advisor for guidance.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish 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.
• 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
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (Gen Ed course list) . 7
(PHYS 151 General Physics I and PHYS 252 General Physics II are required
at the University of Maryland-College Park and recommended for students
transferring to other institutions)
Required General Education Elective
CMIS 106 Object Design and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Concentration Courses
MATH 195 Calculus II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MATH 220 Introduction to MATLAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MATH 265 Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MATH 275 Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MATH 285 Calculus III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choose one in consultation with an advisor:
MATH 170 Discrete Math or
CMIS 201 Computer Science I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Choose electives in consultation with an advisor. (PHYS 253 is required at the
University of Maryland-College Park. Depending on transfer school CMIS 202
may be recommended)
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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.
STEMTechnology
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
The Associate of Applied Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) is designed for students who plan to enter a career field.
Some students will choose an approved Area of Concentration, others will explore
STEM disciplines more generally.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet thecultural 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.
• 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
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Science Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electives (Recommend CMIS 106, Object Design and Programming) . . . . 38
Take a minimum of 24 credits of STEM Technology electives from any of
the disciplines listed below. A minimum of 12 credits must be in the same
discipline. It is imperative that students consult with an advisor before
registering to maximize transfer of coursework.
• Biological Sciences (BSCI)
• Biotechnology (BIOT)
• Building Trades Technology (BLDT)
• Business Management (BMGT)
• Computer Aided Design Technology (CADT)
• Construction Management Technology (CMTE)
• Chemistry (CHEM)
• Computer & Information Sciences (CMIS)
• Engineering (ENGR)
• Film & Video Production (FILM)
• Graphic Design (GRPH)
• Mathematics (MATH)
• Music (MUSC)
• Phsyical Science (PHSC)
• Physics (PHYS)