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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MATH 120/MATH 120A Statistics or
MATH 127 Statistics with Probability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ENGL 102 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
General Education Elective
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(NUTR 102 or NUTR 200 satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
EDPS 210 Human Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health or
BSCI 263 Elements of Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
NUTR 102 Nutrition in a Changing World or
NUTR 200 Principles & Applications of Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
General Education Electives: Chemistry, Math or
Social Science are recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Students should check with an advisor or transfer
institution (ARTSYS) before selecting their electives.
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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.
Biotechnology
A.A.S. Degree (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.
• 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
curriculumproviding 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.usmd.edu/• 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
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Communication Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
INTR 103 Internship or
Select an elective from the following: BIOT 130, BSCI 240,
BMGT 120, CHEM 201, COMM 107, or ENGL 219 . . . . . .
3
Electives (Recommend BIOT 130, BSCI 240, BMGT 120,
CHEM 201, COMM 107, ENGL 219) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
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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.