2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Program Code: 2142
Description of Program: The A.A.S. degree in Fire
Science Technology provides you with educational classes
that prepares you for employment as a fire inspector and
investigator, fire science technician, fire officer, fire safety
inspector, or firefighter. If you have been previously or are
currently employed in these occupations, it can provide
supplemental training for you. This program meets both the
state of Florida and FESHE degree models.
FFP 1832 Emergency Response to Terrorism 1
FFP 2401 Hazardous Materials Emergency Operations 3
FFP 2402 Hazardous Materials II 3
FFP 2423 Hazardous Materials III 2
FFP 2510 Related Fire Codes and Standards 3
FFP 2521 Blueprint Reading and Plans Examination 3
FFP 2541 Private Fire Protection II 3
FFP 2604 Fire Investigation and Arson Detection 3
FFP 2606 Post Blast Investigations 3
FFP 2630 Latent Investigations 3
FFP 2670 Legal Issues for Investigators 3
FFP 2706 Public Information Officer 3
FFP 2741 Fire Service Course Design 3
MNA 2303 Introduction to Public Personnel
Management 3
Length: Two (2) years (60 credit hours)
Prefix Number Course Title Credit Hrs.
Fall Term
FIRST YEAR
* ENC 1101 Freshman English I (G.E.) 3
CGS 1100C Introduction to Microcomputers
using Windows (G.E.) 3
FFP 1505 Fire Prevention 3
FFP 1540 Private Fire Protection I 3
FFP 2810 Firefighting Tactics and Strategies I 3
15
Spring Term
FFP 1301 Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply 3
PSY 2012 General Psychology or
SYG 2000 General Sociology (G.E.) 3
FFP 2720 Company Officer Leadership or
FFP 2780 Fire Service Administration 3
FFP 2120 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
** Humanities Elective (G.E.) 3
15
Summer Term
SPC 2608
Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (G.E.) 3
3
Fall Term
SECOND YEAR
FFP 2702 Principles of Emergency Services 3
* MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I or
* MAC 1105 College Algebra (G.E.) 3
FFP 2612 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FFP 2740 Fire Service Course Delivery 3
FFP 2811 Firefighting Tactics and Strategies II 3
15
Spring Term
FFP 2770 Ethical and Legal Issues in Firefighting 3
FFP 2610 Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause 3
FFP 2111 Fire Chemistry 3
** Fire Science Elective 3
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* It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower level English, math,
or reading course depending on college placement test scores.
** It is your responsibility to meet with the department chair or
counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement.
Fire Science Electives:
FFP 1302 Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3
FFP 1824 Basic Incident Management 1
FFP 1825 Intermediate Incident Management 1
FOOD MANAGEMENT,
PRODUCTION, AND SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Program Code: 3330
Description of Program: The Food Management, Production,
and Services certificate prepares you for employment as
a kitchen manager and operations cook. The program
also provides supplemental training for persons previously
or currently employed in this occupation. Course content
includes kitchen organization, sanitation, and planning for
production; quantity food preparation with emphasis on timing,
quality, efficiency, and cost controls; detailed studies in raw
materials, recipes, menu planning, and the use of institutional
equipment; and banquet presentation, catering, and other
specialty preparations. Lab experience is an integral portion
of this program. This includes instruction in the use of utensils,
equipment, food, and in procedures required to prepare meals.
Length: 1140 contact hours / 38 occupational credits
Prefix Number Course Title Contact Hrs.
First Term
FSS 0228 Food Preparation I 60
FSS 0940L Food Production and Management Lab 30-180
*** FSS 0236 Quantity Food Preparation I 60
FSS 0940L Food Production and Management Lab 30-180
Second Term
*** FSS 0229 Food Preparation II 60
FSS 0940L Food Production and Management Lab 30-180
FSS 0237 Quantity Food Preparation II 60
FSS 0940L Food Production and Management Lab 30-180
Summer Term
FSS 0949 Applied Techniques in Food Service 60-180
FSS 0940L Food Production and Management Lab 30-180
*** Check the course descriptions for prerequisites.
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