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service. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic
Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption by placement testing.
FPS-127 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 3 Credits
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the
principles of the use of water in �re protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze
and to solve water supply problems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Writing Skills II
(ENG095) or by placement testing; a grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) or
Reading Skills II (RDG095) or by placement testing; and a grade of C or better in Foundations
of Algebra (MAT097) or by placement testing.
FPS-133 Fire Protection Systems 3 Credits
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of �re alarm
systems, water-based �re suppression systems, special hazard �re suppression systems, water
supply for �re protection and portable �re extinguishers. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better
in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095)
or exemption by placement testing.
FPS-135 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 Credits
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why � res start, spread,
and are controlled. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and
Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption by placement
testing.
FPS-137 Legal Aspects of the Emergency Services 3 Credits
This course will address the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services
and include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards. A grade of
C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills
II (RDG095) or exemption by placement testing.
FPS-139 Fire Prevention 3 Credits
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the �eld of �re prevention. Topics
include: history and philosophy of �re prevention; organization and operation of a �re
prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; �re inspections;
�re and line safety education; and �re investigation Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in
Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Writing Skills II (RDG095).
FPS-221 Strategy and Tactics 3 Credits
This course provides the principles of �re ground control through utilization of personnel,
equipment, and extinguishing agents. Prerequisites: Principles of Emergency Services
(FPS123) and a grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III
(ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption by placement testing.
FPS-223 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 Credits
This course provides the components of building construction related to �re�ghter and life
safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are show to be key factors when
inspecting buildings, preplanning �re operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisites:
A grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or
Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption by placement testing and Principles of Emergency
Services (FPS123) or instructor approval.
FPS-225 Fire Investigation I 3 Credits
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the
rule of law, �re scene analysis, �re behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene
documentation, case preparation and court-room testimony. Prerequisite: Principles of
Emergency Services (FPS123), Building Construction for Fire Protection (FPS223), and Fire
Geography
Behavior and Combustion (FPS135) or instructor approval a grade of C or better in Writing
Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or
exemption by placement testing.
FPS-227 Fire Investigation II 3 Credits
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the
rule of law, �re scene analysis, �re behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene
documentation, case preparation and court-room testimony. Prerequisites: Fire Investigation I
(FPS225) and a grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III
(ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption by placement testing.
French
FRE-101 Elementary French I 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the sounds and structures of French with emphasis on
the acquisition of a limited but useful vocabulary and is offered for students with little or no
previous knowledge of French. The course is not intended for native speakers or for students
who have studied this language within the last three years.
FRE-102 Elementary French II 3 Credits
This course covers a continuation of Elementary French I (FRE101) and places emphasis on
speaking and reading skills. The course meets General Education “Humanities” Requirement
Area 6. Prerequisite: Elementary French I (FRE101) or one year of high school French.
FRE-201 Intermediate French I 3 Credits
This course is a review of basic language skills with emphasis on conversational skills and
graded reading selections for the acquisition of a broad, active vocabulary. Prerequisite:
Elementary French II (FRE102) or two years of high school French.
FRE-202 Intermediate French II 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Intermediate French I with emphasis on self-expression
through speaking and writing. Prerequisite: Intermediate French I (FRE201) or three years of
high school French.
Geography
GEO-101 World Regional Geography 3 Credits
This course examines the geographical context of major social, cultural, economic, and
political issues in selected regions of the world and develops a mastery of maps and other
graphic aids as means of learning and communication. Major regional emphases vary from
semester to semester among areas of Eastern Europe, the former USSR, the Middle East,
the Orient, Latin America, and Africa. The course meets “World View” General Education
Requirement Area 3. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) or
Reading Skills II (RDG095) and Writing Skills II (ENG095) or exemption by placement testing.
German
GER-101 Elementary German I 3 Credits
This course teaches students to read, speak, and write elementary German including mastery
of approximately �ve hundred basic vocabulary words. The course covers the basic structure
of the language. The course is offered in alternate years.
GER-102 Elementary German II 3 Credits
This course builds upon the skills learned in Elementary German I (GER101) by advancing
the language structures, word forms, and vocabulary. Elementary German I and II present a
�rm foundation for advanced conversational and literature courses in German. The course
meets General Education “Humanities” Requirement Area 6. Prerequisite: Elementary German
I (GER101). This course is offered in alternate years.
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