2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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EUH 1000 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I 3 cr. hrs.
This course reviews the essential cultural, economic, social,
religious and political developments of Western civilizations
from their earliest beginnings up to 1648. The importance of
historical analysis and research and the inter-relationships
of several social studies disciplines are stressed. (TR) (DV)
EUH 1001 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II 3 cr. hrs.
This course reviews the essential cultural, economic, social,
religious, and political developments of Western civilizations
from 1648 to present stressing the emergence of institutions
and ideas. The importance of historical analysis and research
and the inter-relationships of several social studies disciplines
are stressed. (TR) (DV)
EVS 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
SCIENCES
1-3 cr. hrs.
A fi rst hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
EVS 2949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
SCIENCES
1-3 cr. hrs.
A second hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
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FFP 1301 FIRE HYDRAULICS AND WATER SUPPLY
3 cr. hrs.
This course is an overview of fi re characteristics, properties
of water, apparatus and appliances. Emphasis on developing
proper fi re streams using hydraulic calculations (theoretical
and practical). Also covers drafting of water, velocity and
discharge, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressure, pressure
losses, municipal water supplies, standpipes and sprinklers,
fl ow and pump testing and applications in fi re science.
Prerequisite: Certifi ed Firefighter. (OA)
FFP 1302 FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
3 cr. hrs.
This course covers the laws, rules and driving techniques
for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of fi re service
hydraulics. Fire-ground evolution and a driving course make
up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of
the course includes the use of pre-connected lines, tandem
pumping, drafting, relays and master streams. Prerequisite:
FFP 1301. (OA)
FFP 1505 FIRE PREVENTION 3 crs. hrs.
A study of fire inspections practices, including such items
as purpose, definition, liability, authority, responsibility,
organizational structure, fi re courses, fi re behavior, fl ame
spread, inspection techniques, methods of conducting
inspections, occupancy types, fi re load, Fire Prevention
Bureau certifi cation. (OA)
FFP 1540 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION I 3 cr. hrs.
A study of private fire protection and detection systems, such
as sprinkler and standpipe systems, chemical extinguishing
systems, detection systems and devices. Each system
is discussed as to its need, construction and preventive
maintenance and individual use. (OA)
FFP 1824 BASIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
1 cr. hr.
You will learn the principles and features of an incident
command system and how it is organized, identify incident
facilities and their purposes (such as but not limited to
command post, staging area, bases, camps, and heliportshelispots),
describe incident management resources such as
strike teams, task forces, and single resources, and common
responsibilities, such as communications and forms. (OA)
FFP 1825 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
1 cr. hr.
You must be able to list and describe the duties of various
positions within the incident command system, construct
an incident management organization for a given incident
or event, including appropriate procedures for establishing
command, transferring command, and terminating an
incident, demonstrate knowledge of efficient incident resource
management including logistics, finance, administration, and
recordkeeping, understand air operations, and demonstrate
knowledge of incident planning processes. Prerequisite:
FFP 1824. (OA)
FFP 1832 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM
1 cr. hr.
This course includes the USFA’s NFA fi ve-level hazardous
materials training model. These levels are awareness,
operations, technician, specialist, and incident command.
Occasionally, the material touches on operational and
managerial issues. The course will introduce first responders
to the consequences of emergency response to terrorism.
The response to terrorism will include, in addition to
this course, basic concepts for fi rst responders, tactical
considerations, and incident management. The USFA’s
response to terrorism training is consistent with the National
Fire Protection Association’s Professional Qualifications 471,
472, and 473. (OA)
FFP 2111 FIRE CHEMISTRY 3 cr. hrs.
This course is designed to address knowledge and skills
pertaining to chemistry that will be useful to the hazardous
materials technician. The course features forms of matter,
energy, common substances, chemical formulas/structure,
bonding of atoms, molecules, isotopes, chemical reactions,
and physical effects of chemical exposure to victims.
Particular emphasis is placed on how this knowledge can
be effectively used at a hazardous materials incident. (OA)
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