Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10
Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10
Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10
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+ = Course requires a Pre-Corequisite ++ = Any module<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>2009</strong>–20<strong>10</strong> CATALOG | 201<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>6. . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Fire Protection. .............3<br />
FSC114 . . . . . . . . . .Hazardous Materials First on the Scene/<br />
Awareness Level ...................... 0.5<br />
FSC117 . . . . . . . . . .Fire Apparatus ..........................3<br />
FSC118 . . . . . . . . . .Fire Hydraulics ..........................3<br />
FSC130. . . . . . . . . .Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT ..............1<br />
FSC134. . . . . . . . . .Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters .....3<br />
FSC152. . . . . . . . . .Engine Company Officer ..................1<br />
FSC205. . . . . . . . . .Command Strategies for<br />
Major Emergencies + ....................3<br />
FSC209. . . . . . . . . .Fire Investigation ........................3<br />
FSC214. . . . . . . . . .Human Resource Management in<br />
Fire Service + ..........................3<br />
FSC221. . . . . . . . . .Ladder Company Officer. .................1<br />
GBS206 . . . . . . . . .Business Law (UCC) .....................3<br />
Free Electives: None.<br />
General Education: 25 Credits<br />
CORE: 15 Credits<br />
First-Year Composition: ..................................<br />
Any approved General Education courses in the<br />
First-Year Composition area. + .............................6<br />
Oral Communication:<br />
COM<strong>10</strong>0 . . . . . . . .Introduction to Human Communication ......3<br />
Critical Reading:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the Critical<br />
Reading area. + .........................................3<br />
Mathematics:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the<br />
Mathematics area. + .....................................3<br />
DISTRIBUTION: <strong>10</strong> Credits<br />
Humanities and Fine Arts: ................................<br />
Any approved General Education course in the Humanities<br />
and Fine Arts area. ......................................3<br />
Social and Behavioral Sciences:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the Social<br />
and Behavioral Sciences area. Recommend SOC<strong>10</strong>1<br />
OR SOC140 ............................................3<br />
Natural Sciences:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the<br />
Natural Sciences area. + Recommend BIO<strong>10</strong>1 OR<br />
CHM130 AND CHM130LL OR PHY<strong>10</strong>1 ......................4<br />
Admission Criteria: None.<br />
Program Prerequisites: None.<br />
Required Courses: 21 Credits<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>5. . . . . . . . . .Hazardous Materials/First Responder. .......3<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>8. . . . . . . . . .Fundamentals of Fire Prevention ...........3<br />
FSC113 . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Fire Suppression ............3<br />
FSC131 . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Urban Technical Rescue ......3<br />
FSC202. . . . . . . . . .Supervisory Training for Firefighters .........3<br />
FSC204. . . . . . . . . .Firefighting Tactics and Strategy + . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
FSC208. . . . . . . . . .Firefighter Safety and Building<br />
Construction +. .........................3<br />
Restricted Electives: 16 Credits<br />
Students should select 16 credit hours from the following courses<br />
in consultation with a department advisor.<br />
EMT/FSC<strong>10</strong>4 . . . . .Basic Emergency Medical Technology + .....8<br />
EMT/FSC238 . . . . .Vehicular Extrication and Patient<br />
Stabilization + ..........................2<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>1. . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Fire Service Selection. .......3<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>2. . . . . . . . . .Fire Department Operations + ............ 11<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>6. . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Fire Protection. .............3<br />
FSC114 . . . . . . . . . .Hazardous Materials First on the Scene/<br />
Awareness Level ...................... 0.5<br />
FSC117 . . . . . . . . . .Fire Apparatus ..........................3<br />
FSC118 . . . . . . . . . .Fire Hydraulics ..........................3<br />
FSC130. . . . . . . . . .Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT ..............1<br />
FSC134. . . . . . . . . .Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters .....3<br />
FSC152. . . . . . . . . .Engine Company Officer ..................1<br />
FSC205. . . . . . . . . .Command Strategies for Major<br />
Emergencies + .........................3<br />
FSC209. . . . . . . . . .Fire Investigation ........................3<br />
FSC214. . . . . . . . . .Human Resource Management in<br />
Fire Service + ..........................3<br />
FSC221. . . . . . . . . .Ladder Company Officer. .................1<br />
GBS206 . . . . . . . . .Business Law (UCC) .....................3<br />
Free Electives: None.<br />
General Education: None.<br />
Department Chairperson: Mr. D. Dodt<br />
Contact: (602) 285-72<strong>10</strong><br />
Service Occupations<br />
Department Chairperson: Mr. D. Dodt<br />
Contact: (602) 285-72<strong>10</strong><br />
Students wishing to apply for the CCL program in Fire Science must<br />
speak to an EMT/Fire Science advisor.<br />
Fire Science<br />
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5514<br />
37 Credits<br />
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Science provides practical<br />
firefighting, hazardous materials, related operations and fire service<br />
management emphasis in this program with history and theory used<br />
where necessary to assist professionals to cope with current<br />
challenges in the field. This curriculum is designed to (1) provide<br />
training for professional fire service personnel in order that they may<br />
most efficiently perform their duties (2) prepare people for a career<br />
in Fire Service or related field, and (3) provide people with a better<br />
understanding of fire and related hazards and challenges faced in<br />
providing public safety services. An Associate in Applied Science<br />
(AAS) is also available.<br />
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all<br />
courses required within the program.<br />
Students wishing to apply for the CCL program in Firefighter<br />
Operations must speak to an EMT/Fire Science advisor.<br />
Firefighter Operations<br />
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5557<br />
25-26 Credits<br />
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Firefighter Operations provides<br />
the opportunity for individuals seeking employment in various<br />
firefighting settings to acquire the minimum standard firefighting<br />
skills needed in the field.<br />
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all<br />
courses required within the program. + indicates course has<br />
prerequisites and/or corequisites.<br />
Admission Criteria: Completion of Program Prerequisites.<br />
Formal application and admission to the program is required.<br />
Program Prerequisites: 11-12 Credits<br />
EMT/FSC<strong>10</strong>4 . . . . .Basic Emergency Medical Technology + .....8<br />
FSC<strong>10</strong>5. . . . . . . . . .Hazardous Materials/First Responder. .......3<br />
FSC130. . . . . . . . . .Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (1) OR<br />
Permission of Program Director . ...........1
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