Fire Science Program – Fire Science Option

CHM106 Survey of Chemistry

Presents the fundamentals of chemistry that are integral to an understanding of physical and biological processes. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between these processes and contemporary environmental topics. For non-science majors. (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: (MAT020 or MAT025), ENL020, and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring

Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.

CHM109 Chemistry for the Health Sciences I

An introductory course for students in various health-related programs. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of inorganic chemistry. Some organic chemistry is introduced. (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: (MAT030 or MAT035), ENL020, and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.

• EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
• EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
• EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
• FSC105 Hazardous Materials
• FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
• FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
• FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
• FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
• FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
• FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
• FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science

• EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
• EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
• EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
• FSC105 Hazardous Materials
• FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
• FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
• FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
• FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
• FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
• FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
• FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science

ENL102 English Composition II

A continuation of ENL101, this course is required of all Associate in Arts students and a prerequisite to all upper level English courses. It focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about literature and is designed to help students refine writing skills developed in ENL101.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or higher in ENL101

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies either an English Composition/Writing or Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

COM103 Human Communication

This course fosters and improves competence in intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and public communication situations. Students demonstrate skills necessary to communicate effectively through exercises and presentations that reflect practical, real-world situations. The purpose of the course is to improve the student's skill in communication by providing relevant knowledge and opportunity to apply that knowledge.

Prerequisite: ENL010 or ESL102 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

• EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
• EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
• EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
• FSC105 Hazardous Materials
• FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
• FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
• FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
• FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
• FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
• FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
• FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science

PSY101 General Psychology

Introduction to the major concepts and principles underlying human behavior and mental processes. Topics include personality theory, development, learning and thought, brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, stress and physical health, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, and social psychology.

Prerequisite: ENL020 and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

SOC106 Principles of Sociology

An introduction to basic social concepts, theoretical perspectives and research methods. Topics include societies, cultures, social organization, social inequalities, social institutions, group behavior and the impact of globalization, population growth, and new technologies upon individuals and societies.

Prerequisite: ENL020 and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

• EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
• EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
• EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
• FSC105 Hazardous Materials
• FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
• FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
• FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
• FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
• FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
• FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
• FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science

• EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
• EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
• EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
• FSC105 Hazardous Materials
• FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
• FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
• FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
• FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
• FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
• FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
• FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science