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2020 - 2021 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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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
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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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.