Fire Protection (FIP)

FIP          120          Introduction to Fire Protection          3              0              0              3

This course provides an overview of the history, development, methods, systems, and regulations as they apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, cur­riculum, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understand­ing of the fire protection field. Pre-requisites: (RED 090 and ENG 090) or ENG 095.

FIP          124          Fire Prevention and Public Education               3              0              0              3

This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group, meeting NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          128          Detection and Investigation               3              0              0              3

This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom proce­dure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent, meeting NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          132          Building Construction         3              0              0              3

This course covers the principles and practices related to various types of building construction, including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction as related to fire conditions MEETING NFPA 1021. Co-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          136          Inspections and Codes       3              0              0              3

This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report, meeting NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          140          Industrial Fire Protection    3              0              0              3

This course covers fire protection systems in industrial facilities. Topics include applicable health and safety standards, insurance carrier regulations, other regulatory agencies, hazards of local industries, fire brigade operation, and loss prevention programs. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, organize, and evaluate an industrial facility's fire protection, which meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer I and II. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          144          Sprinklers and Automatic Alarms        2            2              0              3

This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, and fire alarm systems. Topics include wet or dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of vari­ous sprinkler and alarm systems and required inspection and maintenance. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          148          Fixed and Portable               2              2              0              3

Extinguishing Systems

This course provides a study of various types of fixed and portable extinguishing systems, their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include applications, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical and special extinguishing agents in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of fixed and portable systems, including their proper application and maintenance.

Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          152          Fire Protection Law              3              0              0              3

This course covers fire protection law. Topics include torts, legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case his­tories and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes and ordinances as they relate to fire protection. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          156          Computers in Fire Service    1              2              0              2

This course covers the use of computers by fire protection organizations.  Topics include operating systems, networking concepts, fire incident reporting systems, and other software applications in fire protection.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of computers and their applications to fire protection.  Pre-requisite: (ENG 090 and RED 090) or ENG 095.

FIP          160          Fire Protection/Electrical     2              0              0              2

This course covers the methods and means of electrical installations and uses as related to fire. Topics include basic electrical theories, wiring methods, electrical components and circuitry, and an introduction to the National Electrical Code. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electricity, includ­ing its uses, characteristics, and hazards. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          160A       Fire Protection/Electrical Lab             0              2              0              1

This course provides practical applications to support FIP 160. Topics include switching devices, basic circuits, electrical distribution, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical equipment and hazards as related to fire protection. Co-requisite: FIP 160.

FIP          164          OSHA Standards  3              0              0              3

This course covers public and private sector OSHA work site requirements. Emphasis is placed on accident prevention and reporting, personal safety, machine operation, and hazardous material handling. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret specific OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          176          HazMat: Operations             4              0              0              4

This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          180          Wildland Fire Behavior        3              0              0              3

This course covers the principles of wildland fire behavior and meteorology. Emphasis is placed on fire calcu­lations, fuels, and related weather effects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply fire behavior theories through written and performance evaluations. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          220          Fire Fighting Strategies       3              0              0              3

This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system related to operations involving various emergencies in fire/non-fire situations, meeting NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          221          Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies    3              0              0              3

This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced ICS, advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both man made and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command. Pre-requisite: FIP 220.

FIP          224          Instructional Methodology 4              0              0              4

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting, and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to meet all requirements of NFPA 1041 and NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          228          Local Government Finance                3              0              0              3

This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget prepara­tion and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, taxation, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operation of a department. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          229          Fire Dynamics and Combustion        3              0              0              3

This course covers the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, and how they are safely controlled. Topics include components of fire, fire sources, fire behavior, properties of combustible solids, classification of hazards, and the use of fire extinguishing agents. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the properties of matter and dynamics of fire, identify fuel sources, and compare suppressants and extinguishment techniques. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          230          Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I   5              0              0              5

This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          231          Chem of Hazardous Mat II   4              2              0              5

This course covers hazardous materials characterization, properties, location, handling and response guidelines, hazard survey principles, and other related topics. Topics include radiation hazards, instruments, inspections, and detection of the presence of hazardous materials in industrial/commercial occupancies. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect chemical/radioactive sites and use on-site visits to gasoline and/or LPG storage facilities/chemical plants to develop a pre-plan. Pre-requisite: FIP 230.

FIP          232          Hydraulics and Water Distribution     2              2              0              3

This course covers the flow of fluids through fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, pumps, standpipes, water mains, and other devices. Emphasis is placed on supply and delivery systems, fire flow testing, hydraulic calculations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform hydraulic calculations, conduct water availability tests, and demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems. Pre-requisites: FIP 120 and MAT 115, MAT 120, MAT 121, MAT 140, MAT 151, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175.

FIP          236          Emergency Management     3              0              0              3

This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency manage­ment system. Pre-requisite: ENG 090 and RED 090) or ENG 095.

FIP          240          Fire Service Supervision      3              0              0              3

This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor's job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances and loss control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the effective fire service supervisor, and meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer I and II. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          244          Fire Protection Project         3              0              0              3

This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge covered in previous courses to employment situa­tions that the fire protection professional will encounter. Emphasis is placed on the development of comprehen­sive and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire protection service through written and performance evaluations. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          248          Fire Svc Personnel Adm      3              0              0              3

This course covers the basics of setting up and administering the personnel functions of fire protection organizations. Emphasis is placed on human resource planning, classification and job analysis, equal opportunity employment, affirmative action, recruitment, retention, development, performance evaluation, and assessment centers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the personnel function as it relates to managing fire protection. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          252          Apparatus Spec & Purch     3              0              0              3

This course covers the specification and purchase of fire apparatus. Emphasis is placed on NFPA standards for apparatus, recommended types of fire apparatus, purchase and bidding procedures, and the importance of specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to make internal decisions, write specifications, and make recommendations for the purchase of major capital equipment. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          256          Municipal Public Relations 3              0              0              3

This course is a general survey of municipal public relations and their effect on the governmental process. Topics include principles of public relations, press releases, press conferences, public information officers, image surveys, and the effects of perceived service on fire protection delivery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the public relations functions of a fire service organization, meeting NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

FIP          276          Managing Fire Services       3              0              0              3

This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equip­ment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles, meeting NFPA 1021. Pre-requisite: FIP 120.

French (FRE)

FRE         111          Elementary French I             3              0              0              3

This course introduces the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demon­strate cultural awareness. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. Pre-requisite: RED 090 or ENG 095.

FRE         112          Elementary French II            3              0              0              3

This course is a continuation of FRE 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spo­ken and written French and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. Pre-requisite: C or better in FRE 111.

FRE         161          Cultural Immersion              2              3              0              3

This course explores Francophone culture through intensive study on campus and field experience in a host country or area. Topics include an overview of linguistic, historical, geographical, sociopolitical, economic, and/or artistic concerns of the area visited. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit first-hand knowledge of issues pertinent to the host area and demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite: C or better in FRE 111.

FRE         211          Intermediate French I           3              0              0              3

This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. Pre-requisite: C or better in FRE 112.

FRE         212          Intermediate French II          3              0              0              3

This course is a continuation of FRE 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and rep­resentative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. Pre-requisite: C or better in FRE 211.