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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Biotechnology
Certificate (Career)
Prepares individuals to work as process operators in biological products
manufacturing facilities. Students will combine basic science and communication
skills, manufacturing technologies and good manufacturing practices in the
course of study. Students will develop a strong basic science foundation with a
sound understanding of the major technologies employed in the industry. They
will also develop collaborative and disciplined work ethics while consistently
practicing problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion of the program,
individuals will possess the necessary skills to qualify for employment in a variety
of bioprocessing industries.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I 4
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health or
BSCI 263 Elements of Microbiology 4
BIOT 140 Biotechnology and Society 3
BIOT 220 Cell and Molecular Biology and Tissue Culture 4
BIOT 102 Introduction to Biotechnology 3
BIOT 103 Laboratory Techniques 1
BIOT 110 Biotechnology Measurements 4
BIOT 214 Techniques in Biotechnology and Bioprocessing 4
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II 4
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Biotechnology
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Provides an introductory level of training to prepare individuals to work as process
operators in biological products manufacturing. Students will be introduced to
concepts related to bioprocessing technology, and will learn basic laboratory skills,
workplace safety and general regulations that apply to the bioprocessing industry.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BIOT 102 Introduction to Biotechnology 3
BIOT 103 Laboratory Techniques 1
BIOT 110 Biotechnology Measurements 4
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Building Trades Technology
Certificate (Career)
Provides students with a comprehensive practical training in the areas involved in
building trades technology. The student selects a track in Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning (HVAC); Welding; or Electrical.
Select one of the following tracks:
Course Credits
Track 1: HVAC
Departmental Requirements
BLDT 101 Introduction to Building Trades 3
BLDT 110 Fundamentals of HVACR 4
BLDT 111 Controls for HVACR 3
BLDT 212 HVAC Installation & Troubleshooting 3
BLDT 113 Fossil Fuels & Hydronic Heating 3
Optional
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology (3)
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Track 2: Welding
Departmental Requirements
BLDT 101 Introduction to Building Trades 3
BLDT 121 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading 2
BLDT 120 Introduction to Welding 4
BLDT 222 Advanced Welding: SMAW 4
Elective*
BLDT 224 Advanced Welding: GTAW or
BLDT 225 Advanced Welding: GMAW or
BLDT 223 Advanced Welding: SMAW 4G 3
*Students should check with an advisor before selecting their electives.
Optional
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology (3)
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Track 3: Electrical
Departmental Requirements
BLDT 101 Introduction to Building Trades 3
BLDT 140 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring 4
BLDT 241 Residential Electric 3
BLDT 242 Commercial Electric 3
BLDT 143 Specialized Systems 3
Optional
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology (3)
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HVAC
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Prepares students with basic skills in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BLDT 101 Introduction to Building Trades 3
BLDT 110 Fundamentals of HVACR 4
BLDT 111 Controls for HVACR 3
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Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
(recommend MATH 145 or MATH 175) 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 (GenEd course list) 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
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Lab course) (GenEd course list) . 4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Departmental Requirements
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I 3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II 3
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
MATH 125 Business Statistics or MATH 120/MATH 120A
Statistics 3
Electives 10
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Students are able to meet all course requirements for this degree from the college’s
selection of online courses.
Welding
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Prepares students with basic skills in welding.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BLDT 101 Introduction to Building Trades 3
BLDT 120 Introduction to Welding 4
BLDT 121 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading 2
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Electrical
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Prepares students with basic skills in electrical systems.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BLDT 101 Introduction to Building Trades 3
BLDT 140 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring 4
BLDT 241 Residential Electric 3
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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 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.