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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Construction & Applied Technologies
Institute (CATI)
ELC 166 - Commercial Electric
Continues concepts and skills covered in the first two courses of the electrical
building trades program. This course covers wiring methods mainly used
in commercial construction. Topics covered to include: conduit (bending,
installation), commercial lighting (fluorescent, HID), and transformers. Students
will also have an overview of the applicable sections of the National Electrical
Code (NEC), including box/conduit fill, and load calculations. This course is
offered in a Hybrid format where the lecture portion of the course is completed
online outside of class meeting times. Also offered as credit BLDT242.
ELC 167 - Fundamentals of Structural Wiring
Covers basic principles and fundamentals of electricity and electrical
work. Course will include components of schematics and blueprints,
importance and role of the National Electrical Code, and safety. Students
will receive hands-on experience with tools of the trade, wiring, and
installing components of accessory terminations. This course is offered
in a Hybrid format where the lecture portion of the course is completed
online outside of class meeting times. Also offered for credit BLDT140.
ELC 168 - Residential Electric
This course will advance student knowledge in the National Electric Code
(NEC) and its application. Topics covered will include NEC calculations; as well
as print reading, circuitry, schematics, materials, and circuit testing. Hands-
on applications will be conducted in a lab setting. This course is offered
in a Hybrid format where the lecture portion of the course is completed
online outside of class meeting times. Also offered as credit BLDT241.
ELC 169 - Specialized Systems
Covers topics in the electrical field such as CAT5, CAT6, CATV, fiber optics,
fire alarms, photovoltaic, and electric controls. Students will receive hands
on experience working with materials and components in a lab setting.
Students will also be introduced to the National Electrical Code (NEC) codes
governing these various sub-fields of the electrical industry. This course
is offered in a Hybrid format where the lecture portion of the course is
completed online outside of class meeting times. Also offered as BLDT143.
WLD 160 - Introduction toWelding
Introduces the students to the basic processes in the welding field.
Emphasizes welding safety. Introduces the various types of welding
equipment, identification and selection of electrodes, types of welds, and
the different welding positions. Explores basic metallurgy (weldability),
and welding defects and problems. Also offered for credit BLDT120.
WLD 161 - AdvancedWelding: SMAW
Introduces more advanced welding topics and projects in Oxy-Acetylene cutting,
cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students will develop skills
to weld v-groove, butt joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead
positions, with root and face U-bend test being performed on the welds
made in the vertical position. Students will prepare for and test in the SMAW
Qualification and Certification (Hobart #37), American Welding Society D1.1
test, and Structural Steel 3-G and 4-G tests. Also offered for credit as BLDT222.
WLD 165 - Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading
Introduces students to interpret various types of prints used in the
welding industry. Topics include: print reading, measurements,
metallurgy, types of welds and joints, and welding symbols.
WLD 171 - AdvancedWelding: GMAW
Focuses on Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding
(FCAW), and oxyfuel cutting on carbon steel. Students will develop skills
to weld groove welds in multiple positions. Students will perform GMAW
and FCAW welder performance qualification tests on limited thickness
test plates on carbon steel in accordance with American Welding Society
D1.1 structural Welding Code. Also offered as credit BLDT225.
Healthcare Careers
ADE 625 - Bridge to Careers - Healthcare
This course introduces ESL students to important healthcare concepts and
professional career development skills to prepare students for working in a
healthcare setting. Students are introduced to medical terminology in English,
the current healthcare system structure and essential concepts such as HIPAA,
documentation and medical records, patient rights, cultural competency,
workplace professionalism, healthcare ethics and legal responsibilities,
environmental safety, infection control and medical terminology. Communication
skills are practiced with special focus on customer service, interpersonal
communication concepts, and English language development. Students will also
gain professional development skills in successful resume and application writing,
interviewing, and gaining and maintaining employment.
CAH 132 - Certified Nursing Assistant Part I
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant in just a few weeks. Learn basic patient
care skills, your role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes,
infection control and safety issues. Combined with the clinicals, this course
meets all eligibility requirements for CNA certification in the state of Maryland
and prepares you for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) test. The program
requires study time outside of class and includes tests, both written and practical
(hands on) skills, which must be passed prior to starting the clinical course.
CAH 133 - Certified Nursing Assistant Part II
Part II is a continuation of Pat I. Students must sign up
for CAH132 (CNA Part I) as a co-requisite.
CAH 145 - Foundation for Healthcare Careers
This course introduces students to important healthcare concepts and professional
career development skills to prepare students for working in a healthcare
setting. Students are introduced to medical terminology, the current healthcare
system structure and essential concepts such as HIPAA, documentation and
medical records, patient rights, cultural competency, workplace professionalism,
healthcare ethics and legal responsibilities, environmental safety, and infection
control. Communication skills are practiced with special focus on customer
service and interpersonal communication concepts. Students will also
gain professional development skills in successful resume and application
writing, interviewing, and gaining and maintaining employment.