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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (MATH 120 recommended) . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(recommend HUMS 102, satisfies Cultural Competence requirement) . 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 Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Concentration Courses
CMIS 106 Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 119 Statistical Analysis System (SAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 201 Computer Science I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CMIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 208 C++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 225C Mobile App Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 226 Game Scripting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 227 Game Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CMIS 230 Database Management Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 256 Statistical Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives
Any CMIS or BMGT courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
60
Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Surgical Technology
A.A.S Degree (Career)
Provides the theory and skills essential for employment in the profession of
surgical technology. The fundamental principles, practices, and protocols
are applied during extensive clinical experiences in the operating room
environment. Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) program graduates to apply for the
national certifying examination in surgical technology. Enrollment is limited.
See page 11 for application information.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses.
• Students must complete their English and Mathematics within the first 24
credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education COREis 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.
• 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.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
MATH 120 Statistics or higher MATH course (GenEd course list) . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology or
SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Communication Elective (COMM required) (GenEd course list) . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Departmental Requirements
MEDA 108 Basic Medical Terminology (1) or
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SURG 120 Surgery Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SURG 125 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I . . . . . . . . . . 6
SURG 130 Introduction to Surgical Technology
(satisfies cultural competence requirement) . . . . . . . . 6
SURG 135 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II . . . . . . . . . . 5
SURG 200 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology III . . . . . . . . . . 6
SURG 205 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology IV . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
60
* Electives may include a 4-credit prerequisite course (BSCI 150 General Biology I or
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I) taken prior to enrolling into BSCI 201 Anatomy and
Physiology
** BSCI 55, Preparation for Allied Health, a 0-credit preparatory science course, can
be taken instead of one of the elective courses above. Students should consult an
advisor to select the appropriate course.
Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.