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ENY 205 - Green & Sustainable Buildings Credits: 4
Allows students to understand sustainable design including building design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and building auditing. Topics include green building, passive thermal architecture, super installation, tight envelopes, renewable energy sources for heating, cooling and electrical power. Four credits.
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EGT 230 - Drafting and Design I Credits: 6
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EGT 231 - Drafting and Design II Credits: 6
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ENT 106 - Print Reading / Manufacturing Credits: 3
Focuses on blueprint reading techniques related to manufacturing operations. Covers basic drafting standards, sketching, machine shop math, symbol interpretation, tolerancing, and dimensioning standards. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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ENT 141 - Surveying I Credits: 4
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ENT 142 - Surveying II Credits: 4
Introduces topographic and land surveying. Covers advanced
construction surveying techniques including curves, grades, and slope
staking. Addresses use and care of theodolites and electronic total station
equipment. Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or MAT 121. Four credits.
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ENT 146 - Construction Materials/Methods Credits: 3
Focuses on basic knowledge of construction materials, how they are manufactured, and their application in light commercial and industrial structures. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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ENT 155 - Manufacturing Technology I Credits: 3
Focuses on contemporary manufacturing organization, methods, and
processes involved in converting raw materials into finished products. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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ENT 207 - Const Methods/Planning/Equip Credits: 2
Focuses on the study of various construction methods and techniques,
value engineering, types of equipment and safety. Prerequisite(s): None. Two credits.
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ENT 210 - Soil Mechanics Credits: 2
Emphasizes basic principles of soil mechanics and proper testing
procedures as they relate to construction. Co-requisite(s): ENT 215. Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or MAT 121. Two credits.
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ENT 215 - Soils Lab Credits: 1
Introducing students to soils, and the testing of soils, is the purpose of
this course. Determination and verification of soil characteristics create
decisions about foundation size and type and are therefore extremely
important for construction management students. Co-requisite(s): ENT
210. One credit.
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ENT 236 - Electronic Drafting Credits: 3
Schematics, printed circuit board layouts, symbols, and wiring diagrams
will be produced on CAD workstation; terminology and the manufacturing
process of printed circuit boards will be covered. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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ENT 246 - Advanced Surveying Credits: 5
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ENT 247 - Strength of Materials Credits: 3
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ENT 248 - Strength of Materials-Complete Credits: 4
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ENT 270 - Technical Experience Credits: 3
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ENT 275 - Special Topics Credits: 0.5 to 6
Allows flexible utilization and covers specific topics and current issues in the Engineering Technology field. Includes “as-needed” for credit appropriate to the topic(s) selected. Each individual offering of this course includes a complete description of the topic(s) selected in a course syllabus unique to that particular offering. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. 0.5 to six credits.
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ENT 287 - COOP Education Credits: 1 to 5
Extends and applies Civil Engineering classroom instruction through work-based learning experiences, under the direct supervision of personnel in business and industry. Many students are paid, but unpaid placement may be used to meet a student’s learning objective. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission required. One to five credits.
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English |
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ENG 030 - Basic Writing Skills Credits: 2
Focuses on sentence and basic paragraph structure and development. Enables the student to review and improve grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of writing situations. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Students must pass both the exit essay and earn a grade of C or better in ENG 030 for placement into ENG 060. Two credits.
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ENG 060 - Writing Fundamentals Credits: 3
Focuses on paragraph structure and development and introduces the formal essay. Enables the student to review and improve grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of writing situations. Prerequisite(s): Eng 030 with a grade of C or better or placement test. Students must pass both the exit essay and earn a grade of C or better in ENG 060 for placement into ENG 090. Three credits.
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ENG 090 - Basic Composition Credits: 3
Emphasizes critical thinking as students explore writing for specific purpose and audience. Enables the student to develop skills required for college-level writing while reviewing paragraph structure and focusing on essay development. Grammar review is a significant component of the course. Proficiency in essay writing and competence in language skills are required for a passing grade, and students must earn a C or better in ENG 090 before they will be admitted to ENG 121. Keyboarding skills required. NOTE: ENG 090 is a non-transferable course. Prerequisite: ENG 060 with a grade of C or better or placement test. No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed. Three credits.
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ENG 121 - English Composition I [CO1] Credits: 3
Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress purpose, audience, and persuasive/argumentative writing. Proficiency in essay writing is required for a passing grade, and students must have a C or better in ENG 121 before they will be admitted to ENG 122. Keyboarding skills required. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-CO1. Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 with a grade of C or better or placement test. No
exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed. Three credits.
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ENG 122 - English Composition II [CO2] Credits: 3
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes
critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies,
and writing analytical, argument papers that incorporate research. This
course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-CO2. Prerequisite(s): ENG
121 with a grade of C or better. No exceptions to course prerequisite will
be allowed. Three credits.
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ENG 131 - Technical Writing I Credits: 3
Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 or ENG 121 or ENG 122 or placement test. Keyboarding skills required. Three credits.
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ENG 132 - Technical Writing II Credits: 3
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ENG 178 - Seminar/Workshop Credits: 0 to 6
(Formerly: ENG 227) Provides students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/workshop format. Each course is designed with specific outcomes based on specific activities. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Zero to six credits.
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ENG 221 - Creative Writing I Credits: 3
Teaches techniques for creative writing. Explores imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, subject matter and needs. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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ENG 222 - Creative Writing II Credits: 3
Provides continued development of written expression in such forms as
poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction writing. Prerequisite(s): ENG 221 with a
grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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ENG 230 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3
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ENG 278 - Seminar/Workshop Credits: 0 to 6
(Formerly: ENG 228) A continuation of ENG 178. Provides students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/workshop format. Each course is designed with specific outcomes based on specific activities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 227 or ENG 178. Zero to six credits.
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ENG 285 - Independent Study Credits: 0 to 12
(Formerly: ENG 295) Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Zero to 12 credits.
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 101 - Intro Environmnt Science [SC1] Credits: 4
Provides an introduction to the bais concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems. Includes interdisciplinary discussions on biology, chemistry, geology, energy, natural resources, pollution, and environmental protection. Using a holistic approach, students will study how the foundations of natural sciences interconnect with the environment. This course includes laboratory experience. Four credits.
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ENV 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits.
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ENV 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission required. One to six credits.
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Ethnic Studies |
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ETH 106 - Hispanic Journey Indio-Chicano Credits: 3
Provides the student with an opportunity to dialogue on the intersection
of cultures of the indigenous peoples, Mexicans and Anglos. Explores
the change in culture through the northward migration of people as they
remain committed to their culture. Emphasizes the sensitivity to cultural
prejudice and stereotypes. Three credits.
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ETH 200 - Intro to Ethnic Studies [SS3] Credits: 3
Introduces students to the issues of race and ethnicity. Emphasizes
ethnic relations in the United States as it pertains to four major groups:
Americans of African, Asian, Latino and Native descent. Explores issues
of racial and ethnic identity, racism and discrimination, stereotyping,
prejudice, segregation, colonialism, integration and acculturation. Three
credits.
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ETH 212 - African-American Studies Credits: 3
Explores in-depth introduction of Africans to the colonies and historical
developments through modern-day America. Focuses on the decisions and
choices which have impacted African-Americans through contemporary
times. Three credits.
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ETH 224 - Intro to Chicano Studies Credits: 3
Introduces students to skills development in multicultural education. Covers Chicano history, migration and labor, education, law and Chicano
culture. Three credits.
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ETH 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits.
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Film & Video Media |
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FVM 208 - Sound for Film/Video Credits: 3
Covers sound acquisition (equipment and techniques) sound perspective and sync as well as covering post-production methods including an introduction to sweetening, Foley, and audio editing software. Prerequisite(s): RTV 210 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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FVM 209 - Production Management Techniq Credits: 3
Breaks down a film or TV show. This course teaches students to plan, schedule and budget the shoot using production boards and Movie Magic software. Three credits.
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FVM 250 - Scriptwriting for Film & Video Credits: 3
Develops screenwriting skills, focusing on the basic format of the craft, scene construction, genre conventions, three act structure, characterization and idea generation. Three credits.
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FVM 264 - Intro to Digital Effects Credits: 3
Introduces software and methods for creating digital effects in the post production environment. The coursework covers compositing, alpha channels, 2D and 3D effects. Three credits.
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FVM 268 - Video Streaming for the Web Credits: 3
Presents compression and encoding schemes and other considerations that should be understood and employed in shooting and streaming projects for distribution over the Web. Three credits.
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FVT 250 - Scriptwriting for Film / Video Credits: 3
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FVT 264 - Intro to Digital Effects Credits: 3
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FVT 266 - Flash/Motion Graphics for Web Credits: 3
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Fire Science Technology |
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FST 100 - Firefighter I Credits: 9
Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, Level I, standard. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Nine credits.
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FST 101 - Firefighter II Credits: 6
Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the second level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level II, standard. Prerequisite(s): Current Firefighter I Certification. Six credits.
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FST 102 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Intro to Fire Science and Suppression”)
Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Three credits.
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FST 103 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety”)
Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. Three credits.
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FST 104 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Three credits.
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FST 105 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Building Plans and Construction”)
Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of consideration and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 106 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Inspection Practices”)
Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education. Prerequisite(s): none. Three credits.
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FST 107 - Haz Mat Operations Level I Credits: 3
Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying
hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures,
decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation
level. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 110 - Job Placement and Assessment Credits: 3
Addresses all aspects of the Fire Service entrance examination process
and especially emphasizes various components of the exam, including the
written, physical abilities, and oral interview. The objective of this class is
to help increase the entrance firefighter candidate’s chance of obtaining a
career in the Fire Service. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 126 - Vehicle Extrication Awareness Credits: 1
Provides the student with entry level knowledge and skills to safely operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication. Training in this course represents the minimum level of training needed to respond to a vehicle extrication incident. Prerequisite(s): None. One credit.
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FST 127 - Vehicle Extrication Operation Credits: 2
Expands and refines the objectives of FST 126. Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Prerequisite(s): FST 126. Two credits.
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FST 128 - Vehicle Extrication Tech Credits: 3
Expands and refines the objectives learned in FST 127. Training in this course represents the highest level of operation at the rescue scene involving vehicle extrication. Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate and effectively supervise at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Prerequisite(s): FST 127. Three credits.
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FST 150 - Intro Fire Prevention Educatn Credits: 3
Focuses on conducting prevention and education needs assessment,
targeting audiences; development and delivery of prevention and education
programs. Includes methods of conducting fire prevention and safety
inspections. Three credits.
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FST 151 - Driver-Operator Credits: 3
Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance and testing. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 160 - Physical Test Prep Course Credits: 3
Prepares students for the CPAT and other related fitness testing for entry level firefighters. The course will focus on aerobics and strength training to assist students in passing a CPAT test or any related fitness entry level test. Students will also be trained on how to use various firefighting tools as they pertain to how the tools will be used in the CPAT or other related entry level fitness test. Three credits.
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FST 170 - Clinical I Credits: 0.25 to 6
Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related fire science technology. 0.25 to 6 credits.
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FST 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0.5 to 6
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. 0.5 to six credits.
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FST 191 - Departmental Communications Credits: 1
Assists the company officer in improving communication skills. Addresses
oral and written skills by utilizing leaderless group exercises, simulated
interviews, and other written exercises. One credit.
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FST 201 - Instructional Methodology Credits: 3
Covers the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor. Includes
oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning and development
of lesson plans, instructional materials and delivery methods, testing
and evaluations, records and reports, and demonstration of instructional
abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certificate is available. Three credits.
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FST 202 - Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
(Formerly titled Firefighting Strategy and Tactics”)
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 203 - Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 4
(Formerly titled “Fire Science Hydraulics”) Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Prerequisite(s): none. Four credits.
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FST 204 - Principles of Code Enforcement Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Codes and Ordinances”)
To provide the students with the fundamental knowledge of the role of code enforcement in a comprehensive fire prevention program. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 205 - Fire Investigation I Credits: 3
(Formerly titled Fire Cause Determination”)
Provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the firesetter, and types of fire causes. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 206 - Fire Co Superv and Leadership Credits: 3
Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and employee discipline. Meets components of Fire Officer I State Certificate. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 207 - Firefight Strategy/Tactics II Credits: 3
Focuses on tactics and strategies associated with transportation emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, confined space emergencies, and special rescue situations. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 208 - Fire Plans Review/Accept Test Credits: 2
Instructs the student on how to review building plans submitted to a fire department, acceptance testing procedures, implementation of a fire inspection program, and how to deal effectively with the public for fire prevention and education activities. Prerequisite(s): None. Two credits.
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FST 251 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Service and the Law”)
Introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency service, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. Three credits.
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FST 252 - Fire Investigation II Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Arson Investigation”)
Provides the student with advanced technical knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and testifying. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FST 253 - NIMS Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Ground Organization and Command”)
Focuses on the National Incident Management System including fire ground management and resource management. Multiagency coordination systems are discussed, organization preparedness for large scale emergencies, communication and information are addressed. The course concludes with a review of the National Response Plan. Three credits.
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FST 255 - Fire Service Management Credits: 3
Serves as the basic management course for present and potential
members of the fire service, and for students and members of other fire
science-related professions. Introduces the student to current management
practices and philosophies and real-world applications from the supervisor’s
point of view. Covers decision making/problem solving, communication
skills, conflict resolution, creativity and innovation, as well as the role
of the manager in supervising personnel and programs, e.g., motivation,
leadership, counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances. Three credits.
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FST 256 - Fire Service EMS Management Credits: 3
Addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues;
transportation, standard of care, and protocols; operations, communications,
incident and disaster management, and legal issues associated with EMS
operations. Prerequisite(s): FST 100. Three credits.
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FST 257 - Fire Department Administration Credits: 3
Focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire departments,
compliance with standards and ordinances, funding, recruiting, hiring and
retaining employees, funding and budgeting, organizational planning and
public relations. Three credits.
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FST 258 - Wildland Fire Mgmt/Organizatn Credits: 3
Introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making skills for fireline
management individuals. Covers (1) First Attack Incident Commander,
(2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident Commander Multi-resource, and (4) Task
Force/Strike Team Leader. All four courses are certifiable by the Incident
Command System under NIIMS and recognized by the National Wildfire
Coordinating Group. Covers fire-line safety, size-up, incident planning,
ordering, tactics, strategies, and administrative duties. Three credits.
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FST 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest not previously offered. Includes National Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. One to four credits.
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FST 280 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. One to six credits.
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FST 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. One to six credits.
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FST 289 - Capstone Credits: 3
Evaluates the culmination of learning within a given program of study. This course will include an evaluation process of an entire program of study based on individual program/discipline objectives. Prerequisite(s): ENG 121, 122 or 131. Three credits.
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FSW 100 - S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Credits: 1
Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect
the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous
situations. This course can be taught in conjunction with or prior to
Firefighting Training S-130. One credit.
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FSW 101 - S-130 Firefighting Training Credits: 2
Provides entry-level firefighter skills. A version of the L-180, Human
Factors on the Fireline, is included as part of the course. Credit should be
issued for S-130. Two credits.
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FSW 102 - S-131 Firefighter Type I Credits: 0.5
Designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type I. It
contains several tactical decision modules designed to facilitate learning the
objectives and class discussion. This course is designed to be interactive in
nature. Topics include fireline reference materials, communications, and
tactical decision making. One-half credit.
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FSW 103 - D-110 Dispatch Recorder/Ross Credits: 1
Trains potential dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded
dispatch organization and how to effectively perform within that
organization. Course will provide the student with a working knowledge
of the purpose and process of completing the resource order and other
dispatch forms. It will also provide instruction on established dispatch
procedures. One credit.
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FSW 104 - I-100 Introduction to ICS Credits: 0.25
Address the ICS organization basic terminology, and common
responsibilities. It provides a foundation upon which to enable entry-level
personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related
duties. For students continuing through more complex ICS modules, this
course may be used as pre-course work. One-fourth credit.
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FSW 105 - L-180 Human Factors/Fire Line Credits: 0.25
Designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering orientation
training to new crew-members. Presentation of the course involves a
few short lecture segments, but the primary content is delivered by
video and is supported with the small group exercises. Topics include:
situation awareness, basic communication responsibilities, attitude and
stress barriers, decision-making processes, and teamwork principles. Onefourth
credit.
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FSW 140 - S-200 Initial Attack/Commander Credits: 1
Designed to meet the training needs of the ICT4. It is presented
in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented with group exercises. The six instructional units cover: Readiness and Mobilization; Size-up,
Planning, and Ordering; Deployment and Containment; Administrative
Requirements; and Post-Fire Evaluation. One credit.
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FSW 141 - S-203 Intro to Incident Info. Credits: 2
Provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to serve as
type 3 information officers (IOF3). It touches on virtually all aspects
of establishing and maintaining an incident information operation,
communication with internal and external audiences to handling special
situations. Two credits.
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FSW 142 - S-211 Portable Pumps/Water Use Credits: 1.5
Consists of three areas – supply, delivery, and application of water. Students
will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic
hydraulics, and equipment care. The module requires set up, operation, and
maintenance of pump equipment. To receive credit for this course, students
must have modules observed and approved. One and one-half credits.
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FSW 143 - S-212 Wildland Chain Saws Credits: 2
Provides introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal
combustion, engine-powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire
application. Modules support entry-level training for firefighters with little
or no previous experience in operating a chain saw and provides hands-on
cutting in surroundings similar to fireline situations. Two credits.
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FSW 144 - S-215 Fire - Wildland/Urban Credits: 2
Designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making
tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life,
property, and improvements in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional
units include interface awareness, size up, initial strategy and incident
action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action
plan assessment and update, follow up and public relations, and firefighter
safety in the interface. Two credits.
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FSW 145 - S-230 Crew Boss Credits: 1.5
Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties
associated with the single-resource boss position from initial dispatch
through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational
leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk
management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties,
demobilization and post-incident responsibilities. One and one-half credits.
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FSW 146 - S-231 Engine Boss Credits: 1
Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the
duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include
engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size
up considerations, tactics and wildland/urban interface. One credit.
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FSW 147 - S-234 Ignition Operations Credits: 2
Provides training in the functional roles and responsibilities connected
with firing operations. The course covers planning, ignition procedures
and techniques, and equipment applicable to wildland and prescribed fire. This course also addresses the role of the ignition specialist or firing boss
as the organization manages escalation from a non-complex to a complex
situation. Two credits.
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FSW 148 - S-248 Status/Check-in Recorder Credits: 1
Designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to
perform the duties of status check-in recorder (SCKN). The course
provides an overview of what a student can expect if dispatched to an
incident. Each student will need access to a computer that has the most
current incident automation software (currently I-Suite). One credit.
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FSW 149 - S-260 Interagency Incident Mgt Credits: 1
Designed to meet the general training needs of all positions for which
an understanding of interagency incident business management is required. The Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, PMS 902, is
used as the primary job aid to supplement this course. It provides the basic
policy and direction for incident business management. One credit.
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