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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Cardiovascular Technology courses offered at Howard Community College
CARD 120 Rhythm Analysis and 12-lead ECG 2
CARD 121 Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab 3
CARD 122 Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology 3
CARD 123 Hemodynamics 3
CARD 124 X-Ray Theory for Cardiovascular Technology 3
CARD 201 Cardiovascular Pharmacology 2
CARD 220 Cardiovascular Procedures 2
CARD 221 Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures 8
CARD 222 Advanced Intravascular Interventional Procedures 4
CARD 231 Applied Clinical Practicum 3
CARD 261 Clinical Internship 4
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Computer Science
A.S. Degree (Transfer)
Provides a core of courses which enables the student to transfer to a four-year
college and major in computer science. The program is designed to give broad
coverage of both mathematics and computer science which is comparable to that
offered in the first two years of a four-year college’s computer science major with
an emphasis on object-oriented design and programming.
• 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.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
MATH 185 Calculus I 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(Electives must be from two disciplines) 6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological or Physical Sciences Elective (Lab course) (GenEd course list) 4
Biological or Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CMIS 106 Object Design & Programming 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Cardiovascular Technology
A.A.S. Degree (Career) Howard Community College Degree
Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium
Prepares students to enter the allied health career field of cardiovascular
technology to gather data and perform various cardiac and/or vascular diagnostic
tests and procedures under the direction of a physician. The invasive technologist
may be found in cardiac catheterization, blood gas, and electrophysiology
laboratories. Working in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, operating
area, and/or electrophysiology, the technologist utilizes x-ray and monitoring
equipment in performing invasive diagnostic tests to determine the condition
of the patient’s heart. New therapeutic steps may be taken to treat an existing
condition during the catheterization procedure. The program is accredited by
the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a
registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS).
This program is offered to Frederick Community College students through the
Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium. Students will typically
complete most of the general education classes at Frederick Community
College and then matriculate to Howard Community College to complete
the Cardiovascular Technology courses. Students participating in consortium
programs pay in-county rates at the institutions to which they matriculate.
Contact Robin A. Becker-Cornblatt, assistant director of admissions, nursing
and allied health programs at Howard Community College, 410.772.4137 or
for information.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• A grade of“C”or better is required in cardiovascular, mathematics, and science
courses. Admission to the cardiovascular technology program is based upon
successful completion of specific courses in the degree program. Contact Howard
Community College admissions office to schedule an information session
regarding the cardiovascular technology program.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
MATH 165 Precalculus or
MATH 185 Calculus I 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Arts & Humanities
COMM 103 Public Speaking or
COMM 107Career Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I or
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health 4
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
PHYS 121 Fundamentals of Physics I 4
PHYS 122 Fundamentals of Physics II 4
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
MATH 175 Applied Calculus or MATH 185 Calculus I 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) (Other than EC) . 3
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 (Lab course) (GenEd course list) . 4
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CMIS 106 Object Design & Programming 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 or
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
CMIS 201 Computer Science I 4
CMIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design 3
CMIS 208 C++ Programming OR
CMIS 225 Computer Programming Language (A, B, C, D ...) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives Any CMIS or MATH courses
Students should check with their transfer school before selecting
their electives. 12
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Early Childhood Development
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares students to work in child care centers, Head Start programs, nursery
schools, and for self employment as family child care providers or nannies.
Program courses fulfill the educational requirements for senior staff, group
leader, and director and also meet the Maryland child care credential and state
requirements. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all EDUC and ECED
courses.
• 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.
• 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.
Departmental Requirements
CMIS 201 Computer Science I 4
CMIS 202 Computer Science II 4
CMIS 222 Computer Organization 4
Elevtives
Any CMIS courses 9
Any MATH courses 6
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Computer Science Studies
Certificate (Transfer)
Transfer certificate option designed for students seeking early entry to a computer
science bachelor’s program or for students with an undergraduate degree seeking
to enter a graduate program that requires preparation in computer science and
mathematics.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
MATH 185 Calculus I 4
CMIS 106 Object Design & Programming 3
CMIS 201 Computer Science I 4
CMIS 202 Computer Science II 4
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Information Systems Management
Area of Concentration within the A.S. in Computer Science
(Transfer)
Designed for students seeking to complete the first two years of a four-year
degree program in information systems management.
• 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.