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EMS 273 - Paramedic Clinical Credits: 0 to 12
Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in the related didactic courses. Zero to twelve credits.
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EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I Credits: 0 to 12
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students. Zero to 12 credits.
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EMS 281 - Paramedic Internship II Credits: 0 to 12
Serves as the continuation of EMS 280, preceptor program for paramedic students. Zero to 12 credits.
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EMS 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. One to six credits.
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Energy Technology |
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ENY 101 - Intro to Energy Technologies Credits: 3
Introduces the energy technologies in use today and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. Presents technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head hydro, hydrogen, geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems. Three credits.
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ENY 102 - Building Energy Audit Tech Credits: 3
Teaches the principles of building energy audit techniques to include diagnostic software. During the course the student will perform an energy audit. As a result of the audit, he/she will be able to recommend application of the most appropriate energy-saving treatments such as insulation, windows, appliances and HVAC equipment. Three credits.
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ENY 131 - Advanced Solar PV Credits: 2
Teaches the advanced principles of a residential solar photovoltaic’s system. Additional information will be provided on site evaluation, system design, panel installation, wiring, grounding, bonding and commissioning. Off grid living and systems with battery back-up will be studied. Two credits.
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ENY 153 - Renewable Energy Construction Credits: 4
Introduces solar construction techniques, terminology and construction
materials in detail. Covers moisture and air quality in tight construction as
well as an overview of the building shell and interior walls. Four credits.
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ENY 200 - Energy Management Credits: 4
Introduces the role of energy and energy management in business. Key subjects include energy statistics, reporting and goal setting, balancing business with sustainability, measurement and verification, fuel switching, financing and performance contracting, energy codes and legislation, and effectively communicating technical material to a variety of audiences. This course will demonstrate goal setting and measurement/ reporting activities suitable for the field of energy. Four credits.
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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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ENY 221 - Quantifying Energy Use I Credits: 4
Introduces basic calculation methods for quantifying energy use and energy savings. Topics will include load profiles, parasitic and standby losses, compounding efficiencies, integrated design, design energy budgets, transport energy, benchmarks and end use pies for rough estimating, and reasonableness testing. Four credits.
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Engineering Graphic Technology |
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EGT 230 - Drafting and Design I Credits: 6
Introduces the concept of multiple part mechanical assembly and detail drawings. Includes cast, machined, welded and purchased parts and operating mechanisms. Covers part call-outs, material lists, drawing organization and appropriate dimension systems such as precision and/or metric applications. Prerequisite(s): None. Six credits.
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EGT 231 - Drafting and Design II Credits: 6
Focuses on the culmination of one or more final projects exploring design problems in areas such as robotics, aerospace, jig and fixture, tool and dies and biomedical. Projects require full documentation details and presentation of graphics and documentation. Prerequisite(s): None. Six credits.
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Engineering Technology |
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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. 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. 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. Three credits.
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ENT 247 - Strength of Materials Credits: 3
Serves as an extension of Statics and includes the study of mechanical properties of materials and their limitations in engineering design by the study or stresses, strains, torsion forces, shear forces, and deflections placed upon these materials. Three credits.
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ENT 248 - Strength of Materials-Complete Credits: 4
Studies the basic stress-strain relationships as a result of tensile, shear, compression, bending loads, moments of inertia, and centers of gravity. Special consideration is given to stress & deformation; engineering materials and their properties; thin-walled pressure vessels; torsion; centroids & moments of inertia of areas; shear and moment beams; stresses, design and deflection of beams; and columns. Prerequisite(s): ENT 247. Four credits.
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ENT 270 - Technical Experience Credits: 3
Incorporates professional work experience directly related to the area of training. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required. Three credits.
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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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ENT 289 - Capstone Credits: 0 to 12
(Formerly ARC 289) A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. Instructor permission required. Zero to twelve credits.
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MAC 207 - CNC Milling Lab Credits: 3
Prepares students to write programs and run parts from both blueprints provided and per individual student designs. Proofing and editing programs, sub-programs, managing cutter compensations, fixture offsets, and overall execution at the machine will be the primary focus. Three 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 paragraph 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. This course introduces students to research strategies and skills. 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. Technology skills are required (creating, storing, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) 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 introduces students to research strategies and 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. Technology skills required (creating, storing, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) 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. Technology skills are required (creating, storing, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) 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 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. 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 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 basic 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. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): None. 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 164 - Digital Editing: Final Cut Por Credits: 3
Introduces the basic concepts and skills of non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro. The student will demonstrate comprehension in various editing techniques and apply the acquired knowledge to exercises in the class. The student will analyze other editor’s works for aesthetic and technical merit and develop an understanding of industry standards and expectations. Capturing, outputting, and software integration are covered. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 165 - Digital Editing: Avid Credits: 3
Introduces the basic concepts and skills of non-linear editing using Avid Media Composer. The student will gain facility in digitizing, compression, inputting, outputting, and software integration as well as the principles of nonlinear editing. The student will demonstrate comprehension in various editing techniques and apply the acquired knowledge to exercises in the class. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 184 - Landmarks of Cinema Credits: 3
Students examine and analyze standout films of popular cinema from the last few decades with inquiry into what makes them rise above their peers. Students evaluate the films and research and interpret the work of individual film makers whose work interests them. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 185 - Documentary Film Credits: 3
An overview of the subject, with an emphasis on the historical development of the documentary film. Classroom visits with local documentary filmmakers, analysis of documentary techniques, finding the story and the challenges of the medium. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 186 - The Horror Film Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of the horror genre. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives: drama, history, culture, and film aesthetics and techniques. The approach will be by sub-genre, i.e. Vampires, Mad Scientists, Zombies, etc. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 187 - The Science Fiction Film Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of science fiction movies, the ultimate “what if” films. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives: drama, history, culture, and film aesthetics and techniques. The approach will be by sub-genre, i.e. space travel, time travel, etc. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 188 - The Comedy Film Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of the film comedy genre. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives; drama, history, culture and film aesthetics and techniques. Examines both style (Farce, Social Satire, Parody, etc.), and performers (Chaplin, Keaton, Fields, Marx Brothers, etc.), moving chronologically. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 208 - Sound for Film/Video Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 208) 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 210 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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FVM 209 - Production Management Techniq Credits: 3
Formerly FVT 209) 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 - Writing for Broadcast Media Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 250) Introduction to the basic skills in developing and writing a feature screenplay or teleplay including conceptualization, genre conventions, act structure, scene construction and character development combined with summarizing and describing written work through pitch session and assessing and discussing through writer’s meetings. Students will create final projects working in teams (TV pilots/episodes) or as individuals (screenplays). Three credits.
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FVM 264 - Intro to Digital Effects Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 264) Introduces software and methods for creating digital effects in the post production environment. The coursework covers compositing, alpha channels, 2D and 3D effects. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
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FVM 266 - Flash Motion Graphics Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 266) Introduces Adobe’s Flash software. Students will learn how to prepare motion graphics for streaming on the web. Students will analyze and evaluate other interactive media and develop projects designed to support interactivity with internet based audience. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the techniques used to control the user interface environment. Students will explore the use of the principals of animation as defined historically in an ever-changing medium. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
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FVM 268 - Video Streaming for the Web Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 268) Presents compression and encoding schemes and other considerations that should be understood and employed in shooting and streaming projects for distribution over the Web. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
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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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. 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. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: 0.5 to 12
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. 0.5 to 12 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. One-fourth credit.
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