ENG 927 - Honors Study

ENG 949 - Special Topics

ENV 111 - Environmental Science

1. Justify science as a process.

Objective 1: Describe the scientific method and associated terminology

Objective 2: Identify whether a scientific study is observational or experimental

2. Determine the energy conversions that underlie all ecological processes.

Objective 1:  Define energy.

Objective 2:  Explain what a fossil fuel is and list examples.

Objective 3:  Describe how electricity is produced from coal.

Objective 4:  Explain various types of mining.

Objective 5: Define non-renewable energy

Objective 6: Explain the location and quantity of fossil fuel resources

Objective 7: Describe extraction methods

Objective 8: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels

Objective 9: Describe the mechanics and problems of nuclear energy

Objective 10: Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy.

Objective 11: List the characteristics of various types of sustainable energy

Objective 12: Evaluate the benefits of conservation and efficiency

Objective 13: Describe the types of biofuels

3. Interpret the idea that Earth itself is one interconnected system.

Objective 1:  Be able to list, define, and give examples of the organization of life from “Biosphere” to “Individual”.

Objective 2:  Be able to recognize, briefly describe, and label the carbon cycle, showing how photosynthesis, decomposition, and cellular respiration are linked.

Objective 3: Be able to recognize, briefly describe, and label the nitrogen cycle.

Objective 4:  Define population, and describe how ecologists describe and monitor natural populations.

Objective 5:  Define and give specific examples of the three types of population distribution patterns: clumped, random, and uniform.

Objective 6:  Describe the types of population growth patterns (logistic and exponential). 

Objective 7:  Describe what it means when a population has reached its carrying capacity.

Objective 8:  Recognize the factors that affect population growth, including density-dependent, density-independent factors, r-selected species, and k-selected species.

Objective 9:  Describe the relationship between predator and prey and recognize examples and graphs of this concept. 

Objective 10:  Define “keystone species,” and describe how such organisms affect the environment in which they live by giving examples. 

Objective 11:  Describe how human populations affect other species populations.

Objective 12:  Define indicator species and describe how indicator species relate to the health of an ecosystem.

Objective 13:  Describe how matter and energy move through an ecosystem by recognizing/constructing a food chain/web and trophic pyramid.

Objective 14:  Describe how biotic (ex. species diversity, population sizes, keystone species, species interactions) and abiotic (ex. temperature, moisture) factors influence community structure, composition, and function.

Objective 15:  Describe how species interactions (resource partitioning, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism) contribute to the overall success of a community.

Objective 16:  Describe how human actions have affected ecological communities and how we can take steps to restore damaged ecosystems.

Objective 17:  Describe how ecosystems change over time through ecological succession.

Objective 18:  Define biodiversity and describe how genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity contribute to overall diversity.

Objective 19:  List the taxonomic groups and show which are the most numerous.

Objective 20:  Be able to explain why diversity is important.

Objective 21:  List where biological hotspots are found and why they are important.

Objective 22:  Define freshwater and list sources of freshwater on Earth.

Objective 23:  Describe what an aquifer is.

Objective 24:  Label and describe the water cycle.

Objective 25:  Describe various methods of waste water treatment.

Objective 26:  Describe steps that humans have taken to conserve water.

Objective 27: Describe the climate of a specific biome.

Objective 28: Describe the unique organisms in a specific biome.

Objective 29: Describe the environmental threats facing a specific biome.

Objective 30: Describe some of the solutions to threats in a specific biome.

4. Conclude that humans alter natural systems and their survival depends on developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems.

Objective 1: Describe how human population growth has changed over time

Objective 2: Describe the cultural and demographic factors that influence population growth

Objective 3: Explain the impact the current human population has on the environment

Objective 4: Explain the use of placing monetary values on ecosystem services

Objective 5: Describe how ecological footprints are calculated

Objective 6: Explain how humans can reduce their ecological footprint

Objective 7: Explain how environmental economics differs from mainstream economics

Objective 8:  Describe eutrophication and its effect on aquatic life.

Objective 9:  List and describe the most common types of water pollution.

Objective 10:  Describe what a watershed and riparian areas are.

Objective 11:  Describe the Clean Water Act and explain its importance.

Objective 12:  Describe the types of solid waste (trash) humans generate.

Objective 13:  Explain the Law of Conservation of Matter.

Objective 14:  Compare and contrast the various options for dealing with waste (incinerators, open dumps, landfills, etc.)

Objective 15:  Identify hazardous waste items and how to properly dispose of them.

Objective 16:  Describe how individuals and industries can reduce waste production.

Objective 17: Define air pollution

Objective 18: List types and sources of air pollution

Objective 19: Describe the consequences of air pollution

Objective 20: Describe the sources and pollutions of indoor air pollution

Objective 21: Analyze the cost of air pollution

Objective 22: Describe the role of ozone

Objective 23: Define weather and climate

Objective 24: Identify the evidence of climate change

Objective 25: Discuss the causes of climate change

Objective 26: Analyze projections of future warming

Objective 27: Evaluate the solutions to climate change problems

5. Support the idea that environmental problems have a cultural and social context.

Objective 1: Define environmental science

Objective 2: Describe current environmental challenges

Objective 3: Define sustainable

Objective 4:  Describe the Green Revolution.

Objective 5:  Explain how pesticide resistance

Objective 6:  List common agricultural practices used to produce food, including sustainable farming methods.

Objective 7:  Explain how genetic engineering can be used to produce more crops.

Objective 8: Compare the benefits and challenges of urbanization

Objective 9: Define environmental justice

Objective 10: List remedies of urbanization problems

Unit 1: History and Taxonomy of Microbes

Objective 1:   Discuss the development of microbiology from early times until today.

Objective 2:  Evaluate where bacteria fit into the taxonomic scheme of all living organisms.

Unit 2: Structure, Genetics, Metabolism and Reproduction of Microbes       

Objective 1:   Describe the functional anatomy of bacteria and the factors which influence bacterial growth.

Objective 2:   Analyze microbial metabolism.

Objective 3:   Describe how bacteria produce variance in the species through genetics.   

Unit 3: Disinfectants and Antibiotics

Objective 1:  Critique the physical and chemical methods of microbial control.

Objective 2:   Evaluate the major antibiotics and how they control of microbes.

Unit 4: Immunity      

Objective 1:   Describe how the body uses nonspecific and specific resistance to avoid infection.           

Objective 2:   Discuss disorders associated with the immune system.

Unit 5: Epidemiology

Objective 1:   Describe the principles of disease and epidemiology.

Objective 2:   Discuss airborne diseases as to etiology and symptoms.

Objective 3:   Describe foodborne and waterborne diseases as to etiology and methods of transfer.

Objective 4:   Describe the etiology and epidemiology of diseases transferred by arthropods and soil borne diseases.

Unit 6: Types of Diseases

Objective 1:   Describe the causative agent, method of transfer and symptoms for reproductive system diseases, contact bacterial diseases and some miscellaneous diseases.

Objective 2:   Define a virus and discuss the notion of whether it is living or nonliving, as well as list the general characteristic of a virus.

Objective 3:   Discuss the viruses that cause disease and the important epidemiologic and clinical aspects of the diseases.

Objective 4:   Discuss the nature of important human mycotic diseases in terms of their causative organisms, clinical characteristics and epidemiology.

ESL 265 - English As a Second Language

ESL 266 - English As a Second Language 2

FIN 101 - Principles of Banking

FIN 130 - Principles of Finance

FIN 170 - Introduction to Commercial Lending

FIN 180 - Intro to Investments

FIR 124 - Building Construction

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics. 

• Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code. 

• Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction. 

• Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships. 

• Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design. 

• Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each. 

• Classify occupancy designations of the building code. 

• Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety. 

• Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics.  

• Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code.  

• Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction. 

• Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships. 

• Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.  

• Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each. 

• Classify occupancy designations of the building code. 

• Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.  

• Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction.  

Objectives:

• Understand the importance of studying building construction as a fire fighter. 

• Understand why using proper language is so important for understanding building construction techniques and for fire-ground safety. 

• Understand why evacuation protocols are critical. 

• Identify the role of prefire plans and prefire analysis in firefighting operations. 

• Understand the importance of looking for building deficiencies and dangerous conditions while conducting prefire planning walkthroughs.  

• Explain why it is so important to study reports of significant fires, NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality and Near Miss reports of the past. 

• Understand the relationship between risk and benefit and its impact on fire fighter safety. 

• Identify the variety of forces to which buildings are subjected. 

• Identify the different types of loads and how they are applied to buildings. 

• Define safety factor and explain how it affects the choice of materials used in a building assembly. 

• Identify composite materials and explain how the combination of two different materials affects structural elements.  

• Identify and define key types of structural members, such as beams, trusses, columns, walls, roofs, and arches. 

• Identify the various types of structural connections and explain how they affect transmission of loads and behave in a fire. 

• Identify and describe the basic regulations that apply to building construction projects. 

• Identify and describe the role of the typical members of a building design team. 

• Identify and describe the roles of the various members of the construction team. 

• Recognize why it is important for fire fighters to be able to read building plans and specifications.  

• Identify the tasks performed during site preparation prior to construction. 

• Point out the unique features of modular construction that influence firefighting operations. 

• Identify and describe the hazards to fire fighters during the construction, renovation, and demolition of a building. 

• Identify and describe the hazards to fire fighters of the different types of materials used in the construction of buildings. 

• Recognize how the shape of a material affects its ability to resist a compressive load or a deflective one.  

• Explain the history and basis for building and fire codes. 

• Explain the differences between fire and building codes. 

• Identify other construction codes and standards that have an impact on the fire service. 

• Identify important fire protection features of building and fire codes. 

• Identify construction-related provisions of fire codes. 

• Identify fundamentals of fire behavior and key fire phenomena. 

• Describe the development of a compartment fire. 

• Identify the ways fire is influenced by a building and its characteristics. 

• List the ways buildings and their components are affected by a fire. 

• Explain how specific building materials behave under fire attack. 

• Describe smoke behavior and the effects it can have on the building, occupants, and fire fighters. 

• Understand the basic concepts of providing fire protection in buildings.  

• Define fire resistance and understand how it is determined. 

• Identify the primary laboratory fire tests and the characteristics they assess. 

• Describe research being conducted to enhance fire protection capabilities. 

• Explain the ways in which smoke and fire containment is achieved. 

• Describe the various types of fire protection systems 

• Understand and correctly use the terminology associated with wood construction. 

• Identify and describe six types of wood-frame structures classified as Type V construction. 

• Identify and describe the specific fire protection differences between balloon-frame and platform-frame construction.  

• Describe the construction of a platform-frame building. 

• Understand how a truss is constructed and how it performs from a fire protection perspective. 

• Explain the difference between firestopping and draftstopping. 

• Describe the behavior of engineered and manufactured wood products under fire attack. 

• Describe the different types of sheathing, siding, and roofing materials. 

• Identify and describe the characteristics of heavy timber buildings and specific characteristics of mill construction (Type IV construction). 

• Identify the dimensions of heavy timber members. 

• Describe why the misnomer “slow burning” is inappropriate for heavy timber buildings. 

• Identify the specific hazards of these conflagration breeders. 

• Identify specific problems with mill construction.  

• Identify the dangers of concealed spaces in renovated mill buildings.  

• Identify the differences between new heavy timber buildings and those built in the past.  

• Describe the hazards of vacant heavy timber buildings and structures under demolition. 

• Understand the details of ordinary construction, including features found in modern structures of ordinary construction. 

• Understand how the structural stability of a masonry wall is compromised. 

• Identify specific wall and wall component problems. 

• Recognize collapse indicators. 

• Identify the problems associated with interior structural elements. 

• Identify fire hazards associated with roofs. 

• Understand fire spread through void spaces of ordinary construction. 

• Explain how masonry walls and fire doors act as fire barriers. 

• Understand the difference between noncombustible and fire-resistive construction. 

• Identify the different types of steel building components and their characteristics. 

• Describe the use of masonry, including concrete, in noncombustible buildings. 

• Describe different types of steel structural systems. 

• Describe the hazards of a metal deck roof fire. 

• Understand the hazards of high fire loads in unprotected steel structures and ways to improve the situation. 

• Recall the difference between noncombustible and fire-resistive construction. 

• Describe different types of concrete structural systems. 

• Describe the two types of prestressing. 

• Describe the hazards of formwork. 

• Describe the methods of fireproofing steel and of ensuring a level fire resistance in concrete. 

• Describe how concrete and concrete structural elements react to fire.  

• Define green (sustainable) construction. 

• Explain the role of green certification rating programs and green construction regulations. 

• Identify and describe the four general categories of green construction.  

• Identify firefighting hazards associated with each type of green construction material or green building system. 

• Determine the unique design and construction details found in buildings based on occupancy type. 

• Establish how occupancy-specific building code requirements dictate particular safety features. 

• Identify the unique details and hazards associated with specific occupancies. 

• Understand how occupancy specifics affect firefighting operations. 

• Explain the role of situational awareness in collapse. 

• Identify the indicators used to anticipate collapse. 

• Identify the various types of collapse. 

• Apply risk analysis to fireground safety. 

• Identify the specific basic competencies all fire fighters should have to perform at a structural collapse. 

• Explain the essential elements of the collapse of the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, 2001. 

FIR 127 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion. 

• Differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Explain the importance of measurement in understanding fire behavior. 

• Name the basic SI units of measurement and convert between valuse in SI units and English units. 

• Understand the precision of a measurement and the reduced precision used in estimations. 

• Explain the differences between mass and weight and among energy, heat, and enthalpy. 

• List the chemical elements that are especially important in fires. 

• Describe atomic mass and dimension. 

• Describe molecules, compounds, free radicals, and ions. 

• Recognize the bonding features of an organic fuel from its name. 

• Find further information about atomic and molecular properties. 

• Name the three basic states of matter found in the material world and explain how they are characterized. 

• Describe the phase changes among these states and the change in enthalpy associated with each. 

• Write and use the ideal gas law. 

• Balance a chemical equation for the combustion of a material during a fire. 

• Estimate the heat released during burning based on the balanced chemical equations using the mass of oxygen consumed. 

• Understand the meaning of fuel-lean, stoichiometric, and fuel-rich combustion. 

• Explain why the outcome of a combustion reaction is determined by thermodynamics, while the rate of the reaction is determined by chemical kinetics. 

• Describe ideal and realistic flame temperatures. 

• Describe the basic laws of motion and gravitation. 

• Calculate pressures in a standpipe and a stairwell. 

• Calculate the velocity of a falling object and the time it takes to reach the ground. 

• Describe potential and kinetic energy. 

• Describe the effects of fluid viscosity and bouyancy on fire flows. 

• Name and explain the three modes of heat transfer. 

• Explain why radiative heat transfer in fires is especially important. 

• Explain the difference between an intensive property and an extensive property of a material. 

• Calculate the heating rate of an object due to heat conduction and radiation. 

• Describe the difference between thermally thin and thermally thick materials. 

• Describe the structural hazards that can result from loss of fire resistance. 

• Calculate the burn hazards to people from exposure to convective and radiative heat. 

• Describe how the U.S. fire incidence database enables development of a national profile of fires and fire losses. 

• Define the process of combustion. 

• Explain flammability, in terms of both fire properties and practical application. 

• Explain the nonflaming and flaming stages of fire. 

• Discuss the fire tetrahedron and explain how it is a focus for a unified view of fire initiations, growth, and termination. 

• Discuss the terms fire consequences, hazard, and risk. 

• Describe the categorization of flames. 

• Characterize laminar and turbulent flames. 

• Define deflagration and detonation, and explain the difference between the two. 

• Discuss flammability limits and burning velocity, as well as their relationship to fire hazard. 

• Understand the difference between piloted ignition and autoignition. 

• Explain the potential hazard from a gas leak. 

• Explain the importance of chain branching in combustion chemistry. 

• Describe the flash point, fire point, and autoignition temperature of a flammable liquid. 

• List the three classes of flammable liquids, based on flash point and potential ambient temperatures. 

• Define the linear burning rate of a pool of liquid and explain why it varies with the diameter of the pool. 

• Describe the physical considerations that affect the rate of flame spread of flammable liquids. 

• Explain boilover. 

• Explain a boiling liquid/expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). 

• List the three significant differences between the burning of a solid fuel and the burning of gaseous and liquid fuels. 

• Describe the thermal and chemical processes that result in the ignition and burning of a solid. 

• Describe how char formation and melting occur and how they affect the burning rate. 

• List the types of combustible solids. 

• Describe the types of polymers and explain how they gasify. 

• Describe at least four classes of mechanisms by which fire retardant aditives act to modify the ignition and burning of solids. 

• Discuss the use of calorimetry to measure the heat-release rates of materials and products. 

• Describe the two main types of smole aerosols and explain why they are important in fires. 

• Explain how soot forms. 

• Describe the two principal methods for quantifying the aerosol content of smoke produced in an experimental fire. 

• Describe the smoke-point height method for estimating the relative sooting tendency of a gaseous fuel. 

• List some relationships between fuel chemistry and sooting tendency. 

• Estimate the mass of burned fuel that can lead to loss of visibility due to smoke obscuration. 

• List the principal combustion products formed in fires. 

• Explain the principle of operation for ionization smoke alarms and photoelectric smoke alarms, and identify the differences in what they detect. 

• List the hazards to people and property from a fire. 

• Explain the following tpes of harm from a fire: acute effects, postexposure effects, and chronic effects. 

• List the most important toxic gases in smoke. 

• Explain the differences between narcotic gases and irritant gases. 

• Explain the concept of fractional effective dose. 

• Explain the underlying principle of Haber’s rule. 

• Explain the concept of limiting hazard and its role in fire protection. 

• Describe the three zones of the plume of a fire burning in the open and calculate the air entrainment into the flame and the height of the luminous flame. 

• List three reasons why the nature of the ceiling jet is important. 

• Calculate the mass outflow from a room in which a steady-state fire is burning. 

• Estimate the minimum rate of heat release that leads a room to flashover. 

• List nine reasons why calculating the smoke flow through most buildings requires a computational model. 

• Distinguish among fire extinguishment, fire control, and fire inerting. 

• List the four classes of fires, as used in the United States. 

• Describe the different ways in which water suppresses a fire, depending on its method of delivery and the geometry of the fire, and list the types of fires on which water should not be applied. 

• Describe the roles of suppression-enhancing additives to water. 

• List the types of nonaqueous fire suppressants. 

• Understand why the use of halon fire extinguishers has been curtailed. 

• Explain how powdered fire extinguishants are effective on a fire. 

• Explain the value in using computer fire modeling. 

• Describe the difference between a deterministic and a probabilistic fire model. 

• Describe the characteristics of both zone and field models. 

• Describe the difference between retrospective and prospective use of a fire model. 

• Explain model variation, model verification, and model accuracy. 

• Explain the limitations of computer fire models. 

FIR 144 - Fundamentals of Fire Fighting

FIR 145 - Fire Strategies and Tactics

FIR 149 - Fire Protection Hydraulic & Water Supply

FIR 152 - Fire Protection Systems

• Discuss the basics of fire behavior. 

• List fire protection systems and the model code process. 

• List fire alarm system components and explain their functions. 

• Describe different types of rie alarm and detection systems. 

• Describe different water supply sources for fire protection systems. 

• Explain the use and requirements of standpipe and hose systems. 

• Describe the components and applications of an automated fire sprinkler system. 

• List specialized water-based fire protection systems. 

• Explain the use of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems. 

• Explain the use of gaseous agent extinguishing systems. 

• Describe basic portable fire extinguishers. 

• Explain the use of smoke control and management systems. 

• Explain how property security systems affect emergency response and fire protection systems. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Describe the difference between fire and combustion. 

• Identify and describe the elements of the fire triangle and fire tetrahedron. 

• List and describe the different types of fire. 

• List and describe the different stages of fire. 

• List and describe forms of heat transfer. 

• List and describe methods used to extinguish fires. 

• List and describe the classes of fire and their relationship to extinguishing agents. 

• Define the terms code and model code. 

• Name the two most prominent model code organizations. 

• Describe the International Code Council (ICC) model code development process. 

• Describe the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model code development process. 

• Define the terms referenced standard and code amendment. 

• Describe the advantages to governments and organizations that adopt model codes. 

• List the two most important code-related conditions that determine the installation requirements for fire protection systems.  

• Describe a fire alarm system. 

• List five functions fire alarm systems provide. 

• List and describe the three types of fire alarm signals. 

• Discuss the characteristics of conventional fire alarm system technology. 

• Discuss the characteristics of addressable fire alarm system technology. 

• Discuss the functions of a fire alarm control panel and annunciation panel. 

• List and describe the different components that make up a fire alarm system. 

• List and describe devices that interface with a fire alarm system to supervise the condition of other fire protection systems. 

• List and discuss the different fire alarm system classifications. 

• List and discuss the interface capabilities between fire alarm systems and other building fire protection and life safety systems. 

• List and discuss the different conditions, situations, and circumstances used to determine manual fire alarm and automatic detection system installation requirements. 

• Describe the different acceptance and periodic inspections, tests, and maintenance activities required for fire alarm systems. 

• Define the terms pressure, flow, and duration as they relate to the movement of water. 

• Identify and describe the components of a water supply and distribution network. 

• Discuss the difference between a municipal/public water system and a private water system. 

• Describe how pumped, gravity, and combined supply systems operate. 

• Define friction loss and discuss how it affects water flow. 

• Define the terms static pressure and residual pressure. 

• List and discuss the characteristics of the two types of NFPA-approved stationary fire pumps. 

• Define the terms churn, rated performance, and peak performance in relation to stationary fire pump testing. 

• List and describe the different types of standpipes and the different standpipe classifications. 

• List and describe the different standpipe system components. 

• State when and where standpipes and hose systems are required in buildings. 

• Reference the design and installation standards that apply to standpipes. 

• State the minimum standpipe system design pressure and flow requirements. 

• Reference the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements. 

• Recognize the possible impairments to standpipe systems. 

• Describe an automatic fire sprinkler system. 

• Discuss the myths and realities associated with automatic fire sprinkler system operation. 

• List and describe the different components that make up an automatic fire sprinkler system. 

• List and describe the different types of automatic fire sprinkler system heads. 

• Describe the different types of automatic fire sprinkler systems and the best applications for those systems. 

• State the factors that determine requirements to install automatic fire sprinkler systems. 

• Discuss the design concepts behind automatic fire sprinkler systems. 

• List and describe different occupancy and commodity classifications. 

• Discuss the inspection and testing requirements for automatic fire sprinkler systems. 

• State three reasons why, under certain circumstances, the installation of specialized types of water-based fire protection systems is a better choice than standard automatic fire sprinkler systems. 

• Discuss the characteristics and applications for fixed foam systems. 

• Discuss the characteristics and applications for foam-water sprinkler and foam-water spray systems. 

• Discuss the characteristics and applications for water spray fixed systems. 

• Discuss the characteristics and applications for water mist systems. 

• Discuss the inspection and test requirements for acceptance of specialized water-based fire protection systems. 

• Recognize the possible impairments to specialized water-based fire protection systems. 

• Describe the characteristics of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems. 

• Discuss the hazards fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems most likely protect. 

• Describe how fixed wet and dry chemical agents control and extinguish fire. 

• Describe a pre-engineered system. 

• List the major components that make up fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems. 

• Describe the types of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems. 

• Discuss the various acceptance and periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems.  

• Describe the physical characteristics of carbon dioxide. 

• Describe the four application methods for delivery of carbon dioxide. 

• Describe the physical characteristics of halogenated hydrocarbons (halons). 

• Explain the halon numbering identification system. 

• Describe the physical characteristics of halocarbons and inert gases (clean agents). 

• Discuss the two categories of clean agents. 

• Explain the difference between the two types of aerosol generators. 

• Discuss the various acceptance and periodic inspections and tests that are required to certify and maintain gaseous agent extinguishing systems.  

• Discuss the fire extinguisher classification system. 

• List the different extinguishing agents and their applications. 

• Discuss the fire extinguisher rating system and identify which classifications of extinguishers it applies. 

• Explain why a certain extinguisher classification requires a conductivity test. 

• Describe the different types of fire extinguishers and how they operate. 

• Explain the acronym PASS in relation to fire extinguisher operation. 

• Discuss the inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures for portable fire extinguishers. 

• Define the terms smoke control and smoke management. 

• State the design goals for smoke control and smoke management systems. 

• Name the three general methods used to control smoke movement. 

• Describe the four pressure differential methods used to control smoke. 

• Describe five design requirements or operational characteristics of smoke control systems. 

• List the different life safety and fire protection systems that interface with smoke control systems and describe how they interact. 

• Discuss the importance of the acceptance testing and annual retesting of smoke control and management systems.  

• Identify and describe the three components of a means of egress. 

• List and describe the override requirements for exit stairway doors in high-rise buildings. 

• List and describe the requirements for delayed egress locks. 

• List and describe the requirements for access-controlled egress doors. 

• List and describe the requirements for electrically controlled and electromagnetically locked egress doors. 

• Describe the purpose of an emergency building entrance system. 

• List what is typically found inside an emergency building entrance system. 

• List and describe the different methods of property access through security gates and vehicle barriers. 

FIR 154 - Fundamentals of Firefighting II

• Discuss on-scene communications and post-incident reports. 

• Identify hazards related to building construction, as well as factors that indicate possible structural collapse. 

• Maintain extrication and rescue tools and equipment. 

• Perform basic vehicle extrication skills as well as describe the role of a Firefighter II in supporting specialized technical rescue teams. 

• Explain safety rules for service testing a fire hose. 

• Explain how foam is generated and used as a fire fighting tool. 

• Place a foam line in service using an in-line eductor and to extinguish an ignitable liquid fire. 

• Describe tasks related to coordinating fireground operations. 

• Describe tasks related to establishing fireground command. 

• Describe tasks related to controlling Class B fires. 

• Describe evidence location and collection. 

• Explain the various roles involved in a fire investigation. 

• Plan and conduct private dwelling and pre-incident planning surveys. 

• Explain the components and considerations for preparing and delivering fire and life safety presentations. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Describe the aspects that make up on-scene communications. 

• Explain the information gathered by postincident reports. 

• Create an incident report. 

• Explain the hazards related to building construction. 

• Recognize the factors that influence structural collapse potential. 

• Explain considerations for maintenance of electric generators and lighting equipment.  

• Demonstrate the steps for inspecting, servicing, and maintaining a portable generator and lighting equipment. 

• Describe the types of rescue tools and equipment. 

• Explain the uses and limitations of each type of rescue tool. 

• Identify the role of a fire department during vehicle extrication. 

• Describe safety considerations that must be identified and mitigated during vehicle extrication. 

• Explain the use of cribbing material during vehicle extrication. 

• Describe the methods used for gaining access to victims during vehicle extrication. 

• Explain the role a Firefighter II will play in technical rescue operations. 

• Describe the various types of technical rescue operations. 

• Explain the unique hazards associated with each type of technical rescue operation. 

• Prevent horizontal movement of a vehicle using wheel chocks. 

• Stabilize a vehicle using cribbing. 

• Remove a windshield in an older model vehicle. 

• Remove a tempered glass side window. 

• Remove a roof from an upright vehicle. 

• Remove a roof from a vehicle on its side. 

• Displace the dashboard. 

• Describe the safety considerations taken when service testing a fire hose. 

• Service test a fire hose. 

• Describe the methods by which firefighting foam prevents or controls a hazard. 

• Identify foam concentrates. 

• Explain the factors that impact foam expansion and selection. 

• Describe methods by which foam may be proportioned. 

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various foam proportioners, delivery devices, and generating systems. 

• Identify causes of poor foam production. 

• Distinguish among various foam application techniques. 

• Identify foam hazards and ways to control them. 

• Place a foam line in service using an in-line eductor. 

• Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire. 

• Describe considerations taken when coordinating fireground operations. 

• Explain fireground roles and responsibilities a firefighter II may need to coordinate. 

• Discuss the process of establishing and transferring Command.  

• Establish Incident Command and coordinate interior attack of a structure fire. 

• List safety precautions that should be taken at flammable/combustible liquid fire incidents. 

• Recognize methods used when coordinating operations at a property protected by a fire suppression system. 

• Explain ways to use water to control Class B fires. 

• Compare methods used to suppress bulk transport vehicle fires and flammable gas incidents.   

• Control a pressurized flammable gas container fire. 

• Describe types of evidence used to indicate the area of origin or fire cause. 

• Recognize fire cause evidence. 

• Explain the roles and responsibilities of responders and investigators involved in fire investigations. 

• Tell what legal issues impact location and collection of evidence during a fire investigation. 

• Protect evidence of fire cause and origin. 

• Describe the role of a Firefighter II in planning for and conducting private dwelling fire safety surveys.  

• Describe the role of a Firefighter II in planning for and conducting preincident planning surveys.  

• Prepare a preincident planning survey. 

• Conduct a fire safety survey in an occupied structure. 

• Explain the components that must be considered when developing fire and life safety presentations. 

• Recognize considerations that must be addressed when giving presentations to young children and fire station tours. 

• Make a fire and life safety presentation. 

• Conduct a fire station tour. 

FIR 156 - Fundamentals of Firefighting III

NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition

NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Course Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Display a high level of understanding of fire behavior, including heat transfer and hostile fire events. 

• Understand the steps a firefighter must take to prepare for promotion within the organization. 

• Explain the 6 traits of leadership an effective fire service officer must display. (Vision, optimism, adaptability, strong communication skills, confidence, & decisiveness) 

• Understand pump theory as it relates to the fire service. 

• Describe hydraulic concepts as they relate to the fire service. 

• Perform essential hydraulic calculations on the fireground. 

• Correctly apply the proper type of foam in the correct proportion to a specific fire. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Function as a crew leader on a firefighting crew. 

• Safely and efficiently lead an interior fire attack crew during suppression operations. 

• Safely and efficiently lead a ventilation crew during firefighting operations. 

• Safely and efficiently lead a search and rescue crew during firefighting operations. 

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Officer 

• Describe working with other organizations. 

• Discuss the origin of civil service promotional examinations. 

• Describe how a promotional examination is prepared. 

• Identify the elements of a promotional examination. 

• Identify the components of an assessment center. 

• List techniques for studying for a promotional examination. 

• Describe the transition from firefighter to fire officer. 

• Describe integrity and ethical behavior. 

• Describe how to maintain workplace diversity. 

• Understand principles of supervision and basic human resource management. 

• Implement an incident management system and ensure the safety of personnel under emergency conditions. 

• Explain the difference between competence and confidence in individual skill sets. 

• Describe the concept of progressive discipline. 

• Describe leadership styles. 

• Describe how to motivate. 

• Describe emergency scene leadership. 

• Describe the fire officer challenges in the 21st century. 

• Discuss the communication cycle. 

• Identify ways to improve listening skills. 

• Describe ways to counteract environmental noise. 

• Identify the conditions that interfere with verbal communication. 

• Explain the difference between formal and informal communications. 

• Size up a fire incident. 

• Describe Lloyd Layman’s five-step size-up process. 

• Describe the National Fire Academy size-up process. 

• Develop an incident action plan. 

• Engage and disengage a midship pump. 

• Operate from the fire apparatus’ water tank. 

• Make the transition from the apparatus water tank to an external water supply source. 

• Calculate how much additional water a hydrant can supply. 

• List indications that a pump is cavitating. 

• Troubleshoot a low-flow or low-pressure condition while attempting to pump water. 

FIR 159 - Fundamentals of Firefighting IV

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Perform basic fire origin and fire cause investigations. 

• Successfully implement Crew Resource Management on the fireground. 

• Identify the need for specialized technical rescue services. 

• Perform advanced automobile extrication skills. 

• Demonstrate advanced capabilities as a firefighter in firefighting scenarios. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Identify the area of fire origin during a fire investigation. 

• Given a simple fire investigation, identify the fire cause during a fire investigation. 

• Demonstrate proper methods of preserving evidence of fire cause and origin. 

• Effectively manage personnel resources in accordance with Crew Resource Management on the fireground. 

• Effectively work through emergency scenarios involving firefighter self-rescue. 

• Call a Mayday after experiencing a problem during firefighting operations. 

• Perform controlled breathing during a firefighter emergency. 

• Orient oneself using common structural landmarks when disoriented. 

• Determine which direction leads to the outside after finding a lost hoseline. 

• Locate a downed firefighter in a building. 

• Protect a downed firefighter in a building during rescue operations. 

• Breach a wall to access a downed firefighter. 

• Rescue a firefighter from a lower level. 

• Rescue a firefighter trapped under debris. 

• Improvise to make a “RIT Pack” to use during firefighter rescue operations. 

• Utilize a “RIT Pack” during firefighter rescue operations. 

• Perform automobile extrication on an overturned vehicle. 

• Perform automobile extrication on a vehicle in a ditch. 

• Stablize and perform extrication on a vehicle on its side. 

• Demonstrate the “Noah’s Ark” extrication technique. 

• Perform automobile extrication on unusual vehicles. 

• As part of a firefighting crew, deploy a supply line 300’ from a hydrant, then deploy one attack line flowing 100 gpm and one backup line flowing 200 gpm within 3 minutes. 

• As part of a firefighting crew, establish a drafting operation at a minimum of 300 gpm from a portable tank with a fire engine within 5 minutes. 

• As part of a firefighting crew, deploy a supply line 300’ from a hydrant, then deploy a monitor nozzle flowing a minimum of 500 gpm within 3 minutes. 

• As part of a firefighting crew, deploy a 2½” hoseline with a gated wye to the third floor, then connect a 100’ high-rise pack, advance to the fourth floor, and flow water at a minimum of 100 gpm. 

FIR 161 - Mathematics and Problem Solving for Firefighters

• Understand the basic concepts of numbers. 

• Define real numbers, integers, period, prime numbers, and composite numbers. 

• Determine whether or not a number is a prime number of a composite number. 

• Explain the divisibility roles for 2, 3, and 5. 

• Solve addition problems involving positive and negative integers. 

• Prove that the answer to an addition problem is correct. 

• Mentally multiply any two single-digit numbers. 

• Mentally multiply any single digit by nine. 

• Mentally multiply any two-digit number by eleven. 

• Mentally multiply two ‘teen numbers. 

• Mentally square any two-digit number ending in five. 

• Solve subtraction, division, and square root problems. 

• Define dividend, divisor, quotient, minuend, subtrahend, and difference. 

• Explain a radical symbol and an exponent. 

• Define the words fraction, numerator, denominator, equivalent fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. 

• Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems involving fractions. 

• Determine the common denominator of an addition or subtraction problem. 

• Reduce a fraction to its lowest term. 

• Explain the three parts of a decimal fraction. 

• Define the terms decimal number, terminating decimal, and repeating decimal. 

• Explain the procedure for rounding a number. 

• Convert a fraction to a decimal. 

• Convert a decimal to a fraction. 

• Explain the difference between adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and adding decimals. 

• Explain the procedure for locating a decimal point in an addition problem. 

• Prove that the answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division decimal problems are correct using the “excess of nines” method. 

• Describe the procedure for setting up a subtraction of decimals problem. 

• Describe the procedure for multiplying decimals. 

• Solve problems involving more than a single type of operation. 

• List standard prefixes for the metric system. 

• List the standard units in the metric system for length, volume, and mass. 

• Provide the formulas for determining the amount of water required for extinguishing and controlling a structure fire as provided by the National Fire Academy. 

• Provide the formula for determining back pressure and forward pressure, and for determining the friction loss in hose lines. 

• Provide the formulas for determining the required pump discharge pressure, and for determining the volume of both rectangular and cylindrical containers. 

• Determine the weight of water in various storage units, and determine the number of gallons of water in a hose line. 

• Convert Fahrenheit temperature to Centigrade temperature, and Centigrade temperature to Fahrenheit temperature. 

• Demine force, static pressure, flow pressure, residual pressure, pressure as related to head, volume, fluid, and temperature. 

• Define percent, percentage, ratio, and percentile. 

• Convert a percent to a decimal, and a decimal to a percent. 

• Solve problems associated with percentages. 

• Define statistics, data, datum, central tendency, mode, median, mean, skewed, and graph. 

• Determine the mode, median, and mean of a distribution. 

• Describe a standard curve of distribution and explain the percentages of individuals who fall within one, two, and three standard deviations from the mean. 

• Identify the parts of a graph. 

• Construct a chart or graph. 

• Interpret information on a chart of graph. 

• Define the words formula and equation. 

• Manipulate fire department hydraulic formulas. 

• Solve fire department hydraulic formulas. 

FIR 170 - Fundamentals of Firefighting I

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Describe the history and culture of the fire service. 

• Explain the mission of the fire service and give examples of organizational models. 

• List the most prevalent causes of firefighter injuries and fatalities. 

• Understand the requirements of fire service safety standards. 

• Explain the basic concepts of fire behavior, including heat transfer and hostile fire events. 

• Explain how building construction materials and techniques are affected by fire. 

• Demonstrate proper use, maintenance, and care of personal protective equipment (PPE). 

• Correctly select, use, and inspect portable fire extinguishers. 

• Correctly select ropes and webbing for selected tasks, and correctly tie the appropriate knots to perform fireground tasks. 

• Safely perform search and rescue of persons in immediate danger. 

• Safely perform forcible entry on a variety of doors and gates. 

• Perform duties related to the use of ladders on the fire ground. 

• Safely perform carries and throws of fire service ladders. 

• Describe the reasons for performing tactical ventilation and perform ventilation operations. 

• Explain different static and dynamic water sources available for firefighting operations. 

• Describe the types of fire hose used in fire suppression operations. 

• Describe fire streams used to control fire or hazardous materials vapors. 

• Perform fire control operations in a variety of scenarios. 

• Describe common fire protection systems. 

• Perform loss control at a fire scene. 

• Identify and protect evidence of fire origin and cause. 

• Use common radios for fireground and routine communications. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of fire prevention and public education operations. 

• Describe the role of firefighters in a hazardous materials response. 

• Identify hazardous materials using established clues. 

• Differentiate between strategic goals and tactical objectives of a hazardous materials response. 

• Demonstrate proper decontamination procedures. 

• Implement proper product control procedures during a simulated hazardous materials incident. 

• Perform air monitoring and sampling. 

• List the hazards of operations at illicit laboratories and precautions firefighters should take when operating at such laboratories. 

• Successful challenge skills and written exams for Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials-Operations level certification through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau. 

• Register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and obtain a FEMA Student ID (FEMA SID). 

• Successfully complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute’s IS-100 and IS-700 certificate. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Summarize the history of the fire service. 

• Explain the organizational characteristics, cultural challenges, and cultural strengths that influence the fire service. 

• Describe the mission of the fire service. 

• Describe the organization of fire departments. 

• Distinguish among functions of fire companies. 

• Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively. 

• Distinguish among the primary roles of fire service personnel. 

• Describe fire department organizational principles. 

• Locate information in departmental documents and standard or code material. 

• Distinguish between fire department SOPs and rules and regulations. 

• Explain the ways the fire service may interact with other organizations. 

• List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. 

• Describe the National Fire Protection Association standards related to firefighter safety and health. 

• Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and how they relate to firefighters. 

• Summarize the model that supports the concept of risk management. 

• Describe fire department safety and health programs. 

• Summarize firefighter health awareness issues. 

• Summarize safe vehicle operations. 

• Summarize guidelines for riding safely on the apparatus. 

• Describe ways to help prevent accidents and injuries in fire stations and facilities. 

• Explain general guidelines for tool and equipment safety. 

• Describe ways to maintain safety in training. 

• State the practices a Firefighter I uses for emergency scene preparedness and safety. 

• Summarize general guidelines for scene management including highway incidents, crowd control, and cordoning off emergency scenes. 

• Explain the importance of personnel accountability. 

• Respond to an incident, correctly mounting and dismounting an apparatus. [Skill Sheet 2-I-1] 

• Wearing appropriate PPE, including reflective vest, demonstrate scene management at roadway incidents using traffic and scene control devices. [Skill Sheet 2-I-2] 

• Explain the procedures for receiving emergency and non-emergency external communications. 

• Describe the information required to dispatch emergency services. 

• Describe the systems used for internal communications. 

• Explain radio limitations that may impact internal communications. 

• Describe radio procedures used for internal communications. 

• Handle emergency and non-emergency calls. 

• Use a portable radio for routine and emergency traffic. 

• Describe the aspects that make up on-scene communications. 

• Explain the information gathered by post-incident reports. 

• Create an incident report. 

• Describe the purpose of personal protective equipment. 

• Describe characteristics of each type of personal protective equipment. 

• Summarize guidelines for the care of personal protective clothing. 

• Explain safety considerations for personal protective equipment. 

• Identify respiratory hazards. 

• Identify types of respiratory protection equipment. 

• Describe the limitations of respiratory protection equipment. 

• Explain methods for storing respiratory protection equipment. 

• Describe general donning and doffing considerations for protective breathing apparatus. 

• Summarize general considerations for protective breathing apparatus inspections and care. 

• Summarize safety precautions for refilling SCBA cylinders. 

• Explain procedures for replacing SCBA cylinders. 

• Explain safety precautions for SCBA use. 

• Describe non-emergency and emergency exit indicators. 

• Describe non-emergency exit techniques. 

• Demonstrate the method for donning structural personal protective clothing for use at an emergency. 

• With structural personal protective clothing in place, demonstrate the over-the-head method of donning an SCBA. 

• With structural personal protective clothing in place, demonstrate the coat method of donning an SCBA. 

• With structural personal protective clothing in place, demonstrate the method for donning an SCBA wihile seated. 

• Doff personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, and prepare for reuse. 

• Demonstrate the steps for inspecting an SCBA. 

• Demonstrate the steps for cleaning and sanitizing an SCBA. 

• Demonstrate the method for filling an SCBA cylinder from a cascade system, wearing appropriate PPE, including eye and ear protection. 

• Demonstrate the method for filling an SCBA cylinder from a compressor/purifier system wearing PPE, including eye and ear protection. 

• Demonstrate the one-person method for replacing an SCBA cylinder. 

• Demonstrate the two-person method for replacing an SCBA cylinder. 

• Explain the basic principles of forcible entry. 

• Describe the basic construction of locksets. 

• Describe considerations a firefighter must take when using forcible entry tools. 

• Indicate steps needed to care for and maintain forcible entry tools. 

• Explain the ways to force entry through various types of doors. 

• Identify considerations that need to be taken when forcing entry through locks, padlocks, overhead doors, and fire doors. 

• Describe forcible entry methods used for windows. 

• Explain considerations firefighters must take when forcing entry through miscellaneous types of windows and covers. 

• Describe forcible entry methods for breaching walls. 

• Explain forcible entry methods for breaching floors. 

• Describe different construction types of ground ladders. 

• Identify the parts of a ladder including markings and labels. 

• Recognize the types of ladders used in the fire service. 

• Explain the considerations addressed by ladder inspection, cleaning, and maintenance. 

• Describe safety guidelines used when handling ladders. 

• Explain considerations taken when selecting, lifting, and lowering a ladder. 

• Describe various methods for ladder carries. 

• Identify basic considerations and requirements for ground ladder placement. 

• Describe various methods for ladder raises. 

• Compare procedures for moving ground ladders. 

• Explain the methods used to secure ladders. 

• Describe ladder climbing considerations. 

• Indicate what methods can be used to work from a ladder. 

• Explain methods for assisting a victim down a ladder. 

• Clean, inspect, and maintain a ladder. 

• Carry a ladder - One-firefighter low-shoulder method. 

• Carry a ladder - Two-firefighter low-shoulder method. 

• Carry a ladder - Three-firefighter flat-shoulder method. 

• Carry a ladder - Three-firefighter flat arm’s-length method. 

• Carry a ladder - Two-firefighter arm’s-length on-edge method. 

• Tie the halyard. 

• Raise a ladder - One-firefighter method. 

• Raise a ladder - Two-firefighter flat raise. 

• Raise a ladder - Two-firefighter beam raise. 

• Raise a ladder - Three- or four-firefighter flat raise. 

• Deploy a roof ladder - One-firefighter method. 

• Compare and contrast the characteristics of life safety rope and utility rope. 

• Summarize basic guidelines for rope maintenance. 

• Explain reasons for placing rope out of service. 

• Describe webbing and webbing construction. 

• Describe parts of a rope and considerations in tying a knot. 

• Describe knot characteristics and knot elements. 

• Describe characteristics of knots commonly used in the fire service. 

• Select commonly used rope hardware for specific applications. 

• Summarize hoisting safety considerations. 

• Inspect, clean, and store rope. 

• Tie an overhand knot. 

• Tie a bowline knot. 

• Tie a clove hitch. 

• Tie a clove hitch around an object. 

• Tie a handcuff (rescue) knot. 

• Tie a figure-eight knot. 

• Tie a figure-eight bend. 

• Tie a figure-eight on a bight. 

• Tie a figure-eight follow through. 

• Tie a Becket bend. 

• Tie a water knot. 

• Hoist and axe. 

• Hoist a pike pole. 

• Hoist a roof ladder. 

• Hoist a dry hoseline. 

• Hoist a charge hoseline. 

• Hoist a power saw. 

• Summarize the impact of building construction and floor plans on structural search techniques. 

• Explain size-up and situational awareness considerations during structural searches. 

• Summarize safety guidelines for structural search and rescue. 

• Differentiate between primary and secondary search techniques. 

• Recognize basic search methods. 

• Describe victim removal methods. 

• Explain firefighter survival methods. 

• Explain what survival actions firefighters can take when needed. 

• Describe the actions of a rapid intervention crew or team (RIC/RIT) when locating a downed firefighter. 

• Demonstrate the procedure for conducting a primary search. 

• Demonstrate the procedure for conducting a secondary search. 

• Demonstrate the incline drag. 

• Demonstrate the webbing drag. 

• Demonstrate the cradle-in-arms lift/carry. 

• Demonstrate the seat lift/carry. 

• Demonstrate the extremities lift/carry. 

• Demonstrate the actions required for transmitting a MAYDAY report. 

• Demonstrate the proper procedures for an SCBA air emergency. 

• Demonstrate the actions required for withdrawing from a hostile environment with a hoseline. 

• Demonstrate low profile maneuvers without removing SCBA - Slide technique. 

• Perform low profile maneuvers without removing SCBA - SCBA-first technique. 

• Demonstrate the method for breaching an interior wall. 

• Demonstrate the steps for disentangling from debris or wires. 

• Describe reasons for tactical ventilation.  

• Identify considerations that affect the decision to ventilate.  

• Explain the critical fire behavior indicators present during tactical ventilation. 

• Define horizontal and vertical ventilation.  

• Explain the means for achieving horizontal and vertical ventilation. 

• Describe the types of horizontal ventilation. 

• Describe the types of vertical ventilation. 

• Recognize other types of ventilation situations.  

• Explain the effects of building systems on tactical ventilation.  

• Ventilate using mechanical negative pressure in a window. 

• Ventilate using mechanical negative pressure in a doorway. 

• Ventilate using mechanical positive pressure.  

• Perform horizontal hydraulic ventilation.  

• Demonstrate the procedure for sounding a roof. 

• Ventilate using a rotary saw to cut an opening. 

• Ventilate using an axe to cut an opening.  

• Demonstrate the procedure for opening a flat roof. 

• Perform the steps for opening pitched roofs.  

• Demonstrate the procedure for making a trench cut using a rotary saw. 

• Couple and uncouple a hose. 

• Operate a fog-stream nozzle. 

• Operate a broken stream nozzle. 

• Operate a solid stream nozzle.  

• Describe initial factors to consider when suppressing structure fires. 

• Summarize considerations taken when making entry.  

• Describe direct attack, indirect attack, combination attack, and gas cooling techniques. 

• Describe safety considerations that must be identified for upper level structure fires. 

• Explain actions taken when attacking below-ground structure fires. 

• Discuss methods of fire control through exposure protection and controlling building utilities.  

• Describe steps taken when supporting fire protection systems at protected structures. 

• Explain considerations taken when deploying, supplying, and staffing master stream devices. 

• Describe situations that may require suppression of Class C fires. 

• Identify hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires. 

• Describe actions associated with suppressing Class D fires. 

• Explain actions taken when suppressing a vehicle fire. 

• Compare methods used to suppress fires in stacked and piled materials, small unattached structures, and trash containers.  

• Summarize the main influences on ground cover fire behavior. 

• Compare types of ground cover fires.  

• Describe elements that influence ground cover fire behavior. 

• Identify the parts of a ground cover fire. 

• Describe protective clothing and equipment used in fighting ground cover fires. 

• Describe methods used to attack ground cover fires.  

• Summarize safety principles and practices when fighting ground cover fires. 

• Attack a structure fire using a direct, indirect, or combination attack. 

• Attack a structure fire above, below, and at ground level - Interior attack. 

• Turn off building utilities. 

• Connect supply fire hose to a fire department connection. 

• Operate a sprinkler system control valve. 

• Stop the flow of water of an activated sprinkler. 

• Deploy and operate a portable master stream device. 

• Attack a passenger vehicle fire. 

• Attack a fire in stacked or piled materials. 

• Attack a fire in a small unattached structure. 

• Extinguish a fire in a trash container. 

• Attack a ground cover fire. 

• Describe considerations taken when coordinating fireground operations. 

• Explain fireground roles and responsibilities a firefighter II may need to coordinate. 

• Discuss the process of establishing and transferring Command. 

• Describe hazards that may be present at fires in underground spaces.  

• List safety precautions that should be taken at flammable/combustible liquid fire incidents.  

• Recognize methods used when coordinating operations at a property protected by a fire suppression system.  

• Explain ways to use water to control Class B fires.  

• Compare methods used to suppress bulk transport vehicle fires and flammable gas incidents.   

• Explain the ways water supply system components are used by firefighters. 

• Describe types of fire hydrants and hydrant markings.  

• Explain fire hydrant operation and inspection considerations.  

• Explain alternative water supply sources and methods of access.  

• Describe methods used for rural water supply operations.  

• Operate a hydrant.  

• Make soft-sleeve and hard-suction hydrant connections. Connect and place a hard-suction hose for drafting from a static water source. 

• Deploy a portable water tank.  

• Explain basic fire hose characteristics.  

• Describe different causes of and prevention methods for hose damage.  

• Identify basic inspection, care, and maintenance methods for fire hose.  

• Compare various uses for hose appliances and tools.  

• Describe basic hose rolls.  

• Explain basic hose loads and finishes.  

• Compare various methods to make preconnected hose loads for attack lines.  

• Explain the methods used for supply hose lays.  

• Describe methods for advancing hoselines in various ways.  

• List the considerations that can impact operating attack hoselines.   

• Explain basic fire hose characteristics.  

• Describe different causes of and prevention methods for hose damage.  

• Identify basic inspection, care, and maintenance methods for fire hose.  

• Compare various uses for hose appliances and tools.  

• Describe basic hose rolls.  

• Explain basic hose loads and finishes.  

• Compare various methods to make preconnected hose loads for attack lines.  

• Explain the methods used for supply hose lays.  

• Recognize different methods for handling hoselines.  

• Describe methods for advancing hoselines in various ways.  

• List the considerations that can impact operating attack hoselines.  

• Explain the way vaporization and steam relate to the extinguishing properties of water.  

• Identify the factors that create pressure loss or gain. 

• Describe the impact water hammer has on fire streams.  

• Explain fire stream patterns and their possible limiting factors.  

• Describe the three types of fire stream nozzles.  

• Compare the different types of nozzle control valves. 

• Describe the factors in operating and maintaining handline nozzles.  

• Explain considerations for maintenance of electric generators and lighting equipment.  

• Describe the types of rescue tools and equipment.  

• Explain the uses and limitations of each type of rescue tool.  

• Identify the role of a fire department during vehicle extrication.  

• Describe safety considerations that must be identified and mitigated during vehicle extrication.  

• Explain the use of cribbing material during vehicle extrication.  

• Describe the methods used for gaining access to victims during vehicle extrication.  

• Describe the various types of technical rescue operations.  

• Explain the unique hazards associated with each type of technical rescue operation.  

• Identify types of emergency scene lighting equipment.  

• Explain the philosophy of loss control.  

• Describe the ways preincident planning impacts loss control.  

• Determine appropriate salvage procedures.  

• Compare and contrast different types of salvage covers.  

• Explain ways to fold, roll, spread, and improvise with salvage covers.  

• Describe ways to cover openings during salvage operations.  Explain methods used to maintain fire safety during overhaul.  

• Describe factors that influence locating hidden fires.  

• Identify different overhaul procedures.  

• Indicate the ways a thermal imager can be used during overhaul.  

• Clean, inspect, and repair a salvage cover.  

• Roll a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread.  

• Spread a rolled salvage cover - One-firefighter method 

• Fold a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread.  

• Spread a folded salvage cover - One-firefighter method.  

• Fold a salvage cover for a two-firefighter spread.  

• Spread a folded salvage cover - Two-firefighter balloon throw.  

• Construct a water chute without pike poles.  

• Construct a water chute with pike poles.  

• Construct a catchall.  

• Make a chute and attach it to a catchall.  

• Locate and extinguish hidden fires.  

• Explain ways to recognize obvious signs of the area of origin.  

• Describe the relationship between fire cause classifications and cause determination. 

• Recognize signs of arson.  

• Describe the importance of preserving evidence.  

• Explain techniques for preserving evidence. 

• Describe types of evidence used to indicate the area of origin or fire cause.  

• Recognize fire cause evidence. 

• Explain the roles and responsibilities of responders and investigators involved in fire investigations.  

• Tell what legal issues impact location and collection of evidence during a fire investigation.  

• Protect evidence of fire cause and origin.  

• Describe fire alarm systems.  

• Identify alarm initiating devices.  

• Explain the ways automatic sprinkler systems work.     

• Describe standpipe and hose systems.  

• Explain the ways smoke management systems work.  

• Explain the steps taken during fire and life safety program development.  

• Describe the components involved in fire and life safety program delivery.  

• Explain the impact of safety hazards, messages, and target audiences on creating fire and life safety education programs.  

• Indicate ways to identify and prevent firesetter development.  

• Describe the role of a Firefighter I in enforcing fire and life safety codes.  

• Distinguish between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies. 

• Describe the various types of hazardous materials hazards. 

• Explain each of the routes of entry. 

• Describe the U.S. hazardous materials regulations and definitions. 

• Discuss hazardous materials incident statistics. 

• Identify the seven clues to the presence of hazardous materials. 

• Discuss the occupancy types, locations, and pre-incident surveys that may indicate hazardous materials. 

• Describe the container shapes that may contain hazardous materials. 

• Identify placards, labels, and markings that designate the presence of hazardous materials. 

• Describe the other markings and colors that may indicate the presence of hazardous materials. 

• Explain the written resources available to indicate the presence of hazardous materials. 

• Discuss the limitations of using the senses to determine the presence or absence of hazardous materials. 

• Discuss monitoring and detection devices. 

• Analyze scenarios to detect the presence of hazardous materials. 

• Interpret representative shipping papers. 

• Interpret a safety data sheet (SDS). 

• Explain how to identify terrorist attacks and illicit laboratories. 

• Describe each of the steps of the basic problem-solving formula. 

• Discuss isolation and scene control. 

• Explain the notification process. 

• Discuss protection of responders, the public, the environment, and property. 

• Describe recovery and termination. 

• Describe each of the various spill control tactics. 

• Perform absorption/adsorption. 

• Perform damming, diking, diversion, and retention operations. 

• Perform vapor suppression and dispersion operations. 

• Perform dilution operations. 

• Discuss leak control. 

• Perform remote valve shutoff. 

• Define decontamination. 

• Identify various decontamination methods. 

• Discuss general guidelines for decon operations. 

• Describe the different types of victims that may receive decontamination. 

• Describe and perform emergency decontamination. 

• Describe technical decontamination. 

• Set up and implement a technical decontamination corridor and undergo decontamination. 

• Perform technical decontamination on a non-ambulatory victim. 

• Discuss and perform mass decontamination. 

• Determine the effectiveness of decontamination operations. 

• Explain how to implement decontamination. 

• Discuss air monitoring and sampling. 

• Discuss concentrations and exposure limits. 

• Explain the basics of air monitoring. 

• Describe the selection and maintenance of detection and monitoring devices. 

• Explain how to detect specific hazards. 

• Perform a pH test on an unknown liquid. 

• Perform air monitoring with a multi-gas meter. 

• Describe other technologies used to detect hazardous materials. 

• Discuss general hazards at illicit laboratories. 

• Identify and avoid booby traps at illicit laboratories. 

• Discuss drug labs. 

• Describe chemical agent labs. 

• Describe explosives labs. 

• Discuss biological laboratories. 

• Discuss operations at illicit labs. 

• Explain remediation of illicit labs. 

FIR 180 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

FIR 200 - Occupational Safety/Health in Emerg Serv

FIR 213 - Principles of Emergency Services

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Describe fire science education and the firefighter selection process. 

• List career opportunities in fire protection and fire service. 

• Describe basic principles of public fire prevention. 

• Describe the chemistry and physics of fire. 

• Differentiate between public and private support organizations in the fire service, and how their services affect the fire department. 

• List resources available to a fire department. 

• Discuss fire service leadership and the role of fire administration. 

• Discuss the support functions that fire departments rely upon. 

• Describe an effective and relevant fire training program. 

• Understand the importance of an active fire prevention program in the fire department. 

• List and apply fire codes and ordinances related to fire protection. 

• Describe standard fire protection systems and fire equipment. 

• Operate within the Incident Command System and the National Incident Management System. 

• Describe effective fire department emergency scene operations. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Explain the difference between training and education. 

• Describe the kinds of college fire science programs that are available. 

• Discuss the value of a background in public administration and other specialized studies. 

• Discuss how to assess your career potential. 

• Discuss the role of human resources and work ethic in the fire service. 

• Identify pre-service training programs. 

• Identify different types of personnel development programs. 

• List and describe the steps in the selection process. 

• Describe how to set and meet career goals.  

• Identify fire protection careers in the public fire service. 

• Identify civilian positions in the fire service. 

• Identify fire protection careers in the private fire service. 

• Describe the evolution of fire protection. 

• Describe the history of wildland fire in America. 

• Describe the evolution of modern firefighting equipment. 

• Identify and describe fire service symbols. 

• Describe the evolution of fire stations. 

• Describe how major fire losses have affected the modern fire service. 

• Identify statistics of the U.S. fire problem. 

• Discuss the purpose and scope of fire agencies. 

• Discuss the future of fire protection. 

• Discuss the difference between the fire triangle and the fire tetrahedron. 

• Discuss the chemistry of fire in terms of oxidizers and fuels. 

• Discuss the physics of fire in terms of the three states of matter. 

• Differentiate heat and temperature. 

• Identify and describe the four methods of heat transfer. 

• Discuss the fire classifications of fire. 

• Identify and describe the four stages of fire. 

• Identify and describe national and international support organizations. 

• Identify and describe federal support organizations. 

• Identify and describe state support organizations. 

• Identify and describe local support organizations. 

• Discuss the value of periodical publications. 

• List and describe facilities in modern fire departments. 

• List and describe common fire apparatus. 

• List and describe fire tools and appliances. 

• List and describe heavy equipment used in the fire service. 

• List and describe personal protective equipment used in the fire service. 

• Describe the types and uses of aircraft in firefighting. 

• Identify and describe the six principles of command. 

• Identify and describe the six components of the management cycle. 

• Identify different fire department types. 

• Identify the four methods of communication. 

• Discuss the role of dispatch 

• Discuss the transmission of alarms. 

• Identify the resources in the fire investigation unit. 

• Identify the resources in the hazardous materials control unit. 

• Discuss the role of an adjutant, or aide. 

• Identify technical support groups and discuss their roles. 

• Discuss resources available for information systems. 

• Discuss the role of personnel/human resources. 

• Discuss the role of a business manager. 

• Discuss the role of incident business management. 

• Discuss the role of warehouse/central stores. 

• Discuss the role of a repair garage. 

• Discuss the role of a radio shop. 

• Identify the personnel and positions that make up a training bureau. 

• Discuss the value of interagency training. 

• Describe training facilities used in the fire service. 

• Describe the purpose and importance of training in the fire service. 

• Explain the difference between technical and manipulative training. 

• Describe how an adequate level of training is determined. 

• Describe how performance standards are determined. 

• Explain how skills are developed. 

• Describe the role standard operating procedures play in training. 

• Discuss the importance of maintaining training records. 

• Describe the relationship of training to incident effectiveness. 

• List areas in which firefighters require training. 

• Discuss the importance of safety in training. 

• Describe the activities performed by a fire prevention bureau. 

• Identify fire prevention activities and how to implement them. 

• Identify methods of fire prevention. 

• Discuss the importance of fire information reporting. 

• Give an overview of the types of laws in the United States. 

• Discuss the court system 

• Describe how to handle personnel complaints. 

• Discuss the legal components of fire prevention activities. 

• Describe how codes are developed. 

• Discuss the legal considerations at emergency incidents. 

• Describe the purpose and components of public and private water companies. 

• Discuss the importance of a dependable water supply system. 

• Describe the components and importance of a fire department water supply system. 

• Describe fire detection systems and their components. 

• Describe the different types of extinguishing agents. 

• Describe different types of extinguishing systems and their components. 

• Discuss the management responsibility at an emergency incident. 

• Explain the need for a plan at every incident. 

• List and describe the five major components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 

• List and describe the components of the Incident Command System (ICS). 

• List the positions in the ICS and their function. 

• Identify the personnel who might be working at an emergency scene. 

• List the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. 

• Identify important considerations when working at a structure fire. 

• Identify important considerations when working at an electrical distribution equipment fire. 

• Identify important considerations when working at a wildland fire. 

• Identify important considerations when working at a wildland-urban interface fire. 

• Identify important considerations when working at a petroleum fire. 

• Identify important considerations when working at hazardous materials incidents. 

• Identify important considerations when working at weapons of mass destruction incidents. 

• Identify important considerations when working with emergency medical services personnel. 

• Identify important considerations for highway incident safety. 

• Identify important considerations when working at vehicle accidents. 

• Identify important considerations when working at an aircraft fire. 

• Identify important considerations when working at a technical rescue incident. 

• Discuss the importance of decision-making skills and how they relate to incident safety. 

FIR 214 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

• Discuss the Legal System of the United States 

• Differentiate between civil and criminal lawsuits, the differences in forms of punishment, and the burden of proof for each. 

• Understand tort liability 

• List the legal requirements for negligence 

• Describe the Federal, State, and local judicial system 

• Apply federal laws to the fire service, such as the: 

• Fair Labor Standards Act 

• Americans with Disabilities Act 

• Age Discrimination 

• Civil Rights 

• Sexual Harassment 

• Identify responsibilities and methods of employee relations. 

• List and apply fire prevention standards and fire codes. 

• Explain the use of inter-department mutual aid 

• Describe how hazardous materials impact the fire service. 

• Discuss the employment of volunteers or contract laborers in fire service. 

• Explain the importance of arson investigation in the fire service. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Identify the primary sources of law in the United States. 

• Identify the three levels of government in the United States. 

• Identify the three branches of government and their roles. 

• Identify the difference between civil and criminal laws. 

• Distinguish between standards and codes. 

• Identify the differences in jurisdiction between federal, state, and local government. 

• Describe courts in general. 

• Explain why the jurisdiction of federal courts is limited, but the jurisdiction of state courts is general. 

• Explain the difference between trial courts and appellate courts. 

• Explain the three types of evidence. 

• Identify the four phases of a civil lawsuit. 

• Describe the federal and state court systems. 

• Explain stare decisis and precedence. 

• Explain how stare decisis does not bind one trial court to follow the precedent set by another. 

• Explain the difference between questions of law and questions of fact. 

• Explain the difference between the role of a judge and jury at a trial. 

• Explain how our knowledge of lawsuits can be distorted by the media. 

• Describe the sources available for conducting legal research. 

• Distinguish between fire departments based upon the type of entity, type of fire department organization, the funding source, and the employment status of firefighters. 

• Distinguish between public sector and private sector entities. 

• Identify the four types of corporations, and how each is created. 

• Identify the reason that the use of an association creates unnecessary risks for firefighters. 

• Distinguish between municipal fire departments, county fire departments, regional fire departments, fire districts, volunteer fire companies, industrial fire departments and fire brigades. 

• Explain the importance of agreements between a volunteer fire company and the jurisdictions they protect. 

• Identify administrative agencies as part of the executive branch. 

• Explain that administrative agencies exist at the federal, state, and local levels. 

• Explain how agencies are created, and the purpose of enabling acts. 

• Describe the separation of powers concerns created by administrative agencies, and the methods used to address these concerns. 

• Explain the jurisdiction of OSHA and OSHA’s three primary activities. 

• Define approved plan state and non-approved plan state. 

• Explain why the term “OSHA state” is ambiguous. 

• Explain the function of OSHRC. 

• Explain the application of OSHA to volunteer and part-time firefighters. 

• Distinguish between violations of civil and criminal law. 

• Distinguish between felonies and misdemeanors. 

• Identify the three types of elements that make up a crime. 

• Explain when an omission can give rise to criminal liability. 

• Identify the four criminal mental states. 

• Identify the elements for the following crimes: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, battery, assault, sexual assault, rape, child molestation, larceny, robbery, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, embezzlement, burglary, false imprisonment, kidnapping, RICO, and arson. 

• Define arrest, and explain the authority of a firefighter to make an arrest. 

• Explain the difference between criminal and administrative search warrants. 

• Identify at least six exceptions to the search warrant requirement. 

• Explain the constitutional limitations upon a firefighter conducting a cause and origin determination as part of an investigation after a fire. 

• Explain what is required to constitute an attempted crime. 

• Define accessory before the fact, accessory after the fact, and an aider and abettor. 

• Define a criminal conspiracy and explain the liability of each co-conspirator. 

• Define the intentional torts of battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of severe emotional distress, trespass, trespass to chattels, conversion, misrepresentation, and bad faith. 

• Explain how consent is a defense to battery, assault, and false imprisonment. 

• Define implied consent and informed consent. 

• Explain that a competent adult has an absolute right to decline medical care. 

• Identify the factors that are involved in determining if a person lacks capacity to consent to, or decline medical care. 

• Explain what should be done to document refusals of care against medical advice. 

• Explain the difference between slander, slander per se, and libel. 

• Identify the four invasion of privacy torts. 

• Define negligence and identify the elements of negligence. 

• Explain the concepts of duty, standard of care, breach, damages, and proximate cause as these terms relate to negligence. 

• Explain what the standard of care is for professionals and those with specialized training. 

• Identify the types of evidence that can be used to establish the standard of care for a professional. 

• Explain the defenses to negligence, including assumption of risk, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, last clear chance doctrine, and the rescue doctrine. 

• Explain the Fireman’s Rule. 

• Define gross negligence and recklessness. 

• Explain joint and several liability. 

• Identify the most common types of activities for which strict liability is imposed. 

• Describe the history and current status of sovereign immunity as it applies to the American fire service. 

• Explain the purpose and role of tort claims acts. 

• Explain statutory immunity and how it differs from sovereign immunity. 

• Explain the difference between discretionary acts and functionary acts, and governmental function and proprietary function, and how the difference impacts immunity protection. 

• Describe whom the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 applies to, and the immunity protection afforded. 

• Explain the public duty doctrine, the special duty exception, and the insurance waiver doctrine. 

• Explain the limitation on immunity protection for acts that constitute gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts. 

• Define the terms contract, offer, acceptance, consideration, and promissory estoppel. 

• Explain the difference between actual and apparent authority, and void and voidable contracts. 

• Identify the types of contracts commonly associated with the fire service. 

• Explain why insurance companies are so highly regulated. 

• Identify the important issues associated with mutual aid agreements. 

• Define employee at will and explain the requirements of due process as it relates to the discipline of a firefighter. 

• Explain how workers’ compensation systems operate in general, and the variations commonly associated with firefighters. 

• Explain how the principle of exclusivity functions to provide immunity protection to employers. 

• Define collective bargaining, bargaining in good faith, past practice, strike, union shop, closed shop, open shop, dues check-off, agency shop, fair-share agreement, maintenance of membership, and right-to-work. 

• Explain the primary differences between private sector labor relations and public sector labor relations. 

• Identify the three categories of subjects for collective bargaining (mandatory, prohibited, and permissive), and explain each. 

• Explain the various dispute resolution mechanisms commonly used for the three types of impasse disputes: representational, interest, and grievance disputes. 

• Explain the duty of fair representation. 

• Explain how Weingarten and Garrity Rights serve to protect employees. 

• Identify the major employment discrimination laws impacting the fire service. 

• Explain the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact. 

• Explain equal opportunity employer and affirmative action. 

• Identify the three standards of review that courts apply to governmental actions that are challenged as being discriminatory. 

• Define sexual harassment and explain the two types of sexual harassment. 

• Identify factors that contribute to a sexually hostile work environment. 

• Identify the federal laws that impact pregnancy discrimination. 

• Identify the need for reasonable accommodation of religion in the workplace, and impact of undue hardship on an employer. 

• Explain the constitutionality of grooming and uniform regulations. 

• Identify the maximum hour limits of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and when overtime compensation is required. 

• Define compensatory time and explain the appropriate guidelines for comp time under the FLSA. 

• Explain the firefighter exemption, the emergency medical (ambulance) exception, and the executive exemption, including the effect of recent changes in the laws. 

• Identify what hours are compensable under the FLSA. 

• Explain how volunteers are treated under the FLSA. 

• Explain what the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is, and what benefits it provides. 

• Explain the constitutionality of residency requirements. 

• Explain when firefighters can be asked to submit to drug testing. 

• Identify the most common types of public accountability laws. 

• Explain the difference between conflicts of interests laws and ethical codes. 

• Explain the purposes and functions of open meetings and open records laws, and the types of penalties for violations of each. 

• Identify the two common types of financial disclosure requirements. 

• Define whistleblower acts and whistleblower provisions.

FIR 221 - Fire Prevention

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Explain the basis for fire prevention. 

• Describe public fire prevention organizations and functions. 

• Describe private fire protection and prevention organizations. 

• Explain how the codes process accomplishes fire prevention. 

• Explain how fire prevention is accomplished through plan review. 

• Explain how fire prevention is accomplished through inspection. 

• Describe the processes involved in fire protection system testing. 

• List other fire prevention functions. 

• Explain how fire prevention is accomplished through investigation. 

• Describe fire prevention activities through public education, awareness, and the public forum. 

• List recordkeeping requirements for fire prevention operations. 

• Explain personnel issues surrounding fire prevention. 

• Understand the importance of financial management in fire prevention programs. 

• Explain the concepts of community risk reduction. 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Discuss the fire problem in the United States and give reasons for its existence. 

• Contrast the fire record of the United States with the records of other countries. 

• Name organizations that have been instrumental in our nation’s fire prevention efforts. 

• Discuss the effect that timing has on the adoption and enforcement of fire prevention regulations. 

• Discuss the role of federal, state, and local governments in the prevention of fires and the reduction in fire deaths and injuries. 

• Contrast the roles among the three levels of government in the prevention of fires. 

• Name the watershed federal fire programs and describe the events or national conditions that led to their creation. 

• List the fire prevention functions performed by traditional fire prevention bureaus and describe nontraditional systems for delivery of those services. 

• List federal agencies involved in fire prevention and describe their missions and programs. 

• Discuss the role of private industry in local, state, and national fire prevention efforts. 

• List five industries and professions involved in fire prevention. 

• Describe the role of the insurance industry in fire prevention and risk management. 

• Describe the role of the design professional in fire prevention and protection. 

• Describe the role played by industry trade associations in fire prevention and protection. 

• Describe the origin of the model code system in the United States. 

• List and explain the major model code organizations and describe the evolution of model code organizations in the United States. 

• Describe the code change process used by the model code organizations. 

• Describe the methods of code adoption by states and local governments. 

• Discuss the impact of the agendas of groups participating in the model code process. 

• Discuss the reasons construction plans are reviewed before construction. 

• Describe the types of plans that fire departments typically review. 

• List five potential site plan items for review. 

• Discuss the benefits of fire department involvement in plan review for the business community. 

• Define the term acceptable risk and discuss its impact on the level of code enforcement. 

• Discuss the potential impact of inspections on a jurisdiction’s fire record. 

• Define the term selective enforcement as applied to fire codes. 

• Describe two methods of determining inspection priorities and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both. 

• Discuss the fire officer’s role in the inspection of existing occupancies and regulation of new construction. 

• List the four elements that contribute to fire protection system reliability. 

• Discuss the impact of unreliable fire protection systems on the public, the business community, and the fire service. 

• Describe the fire code official’s role in the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. 

• Explain the importance of systems acceptance tests, maintenance and periodic inspections, and retests. 

• List and describe government functions that are sometimes assigned to fire prevention bureaus. 

• Describe the rationale used to justify assigning nontraditional functions to fire prevention bureaus. 

• Discuss how assigning nontraditional functions to fire prevention bureaus can benefit the public. 

• Discuss how assigning nontraditional functions may impact the mission of fire prevention bureaus. 

• Identify local, state, and federal agencies involved in the investigation of fires. 

• Describe the benefits of effective fire investigation. 

• Identify the various roles adopted by fire departments to investigate fires. 

• Identify agencies and organizations that provide fire investigation training. 

• Discuss the use of case closure rate and conviction rate as measures of effectiveness for fire investigation units. 

• Discuss the importance of the public’s support in implementing fire safety education programs. 

• Discuss and contrast the use of local and national fire statistics in developing fire safety education programs. 

• Describe the impact of America Burning on the role of fire departments in public fire safety education. 

• Describe the five-step process for public fire safety education planning and discuss the importance of planning in the development of fire safety education programs. 

• Discuss the role of the media in public fire safety education. 

• Describe what is meant by the terms public record and retention schedule. 

• Describe the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its impact on fire prevention bureau functions. 

• Discuss the reasons for the exemptions included in the FOIA. 

• Discuss the role of an information management system (IMS) within fire prevention bureau operations, and compare and contrast the benefits of using manual and electronic systems. 

• Discuss the importance of adequately planning and implementing an electronic IMS. 

• Discuss the benefits of staffing fire prevention bureaus with uniformed fire fighters, civilian personnel, and a combination of both. 

• Discuss the value of national certification for fire prevention bureau staff. 

• Identify the National Fire Protection Association’s professional qualification standards for fire prevention bureau personnel. 

• Define the term job performance requirement and discuss the impact of job performance requirements on certification. 

• Define and contrast accreditation and certification as they apply to fire prevention bureau personnel. 

• Describe the purpose of public budgeting. 

• Describe the use of a budget as a tool for planning within the fire prevention bureau. 

• Define and describe the terms operating budget and capital budget or capital improvement budget. 

• Discuss the use of different budget formats and the strengths and weaknesses of each. 

• Discuss the difference between user fees and taxes. 

• Discuss the steps involved in developing and implementing a user-fee system. 

• Describe the concept of community risk reduction. 

• Discuss the origin of the fire service’s involvement in community risk reduction. 

• Define and contrast the terms human-created risk and naturally occurring risk. 

• Describe the purpose and components of a community risk analysis. 

• Discuss the importance of data in performing a community risk analysis. 

FIR 226 - Fire Administration I

FIR 235 - Fire Investigation I

FIR 236 - Fire Investigation II

FIR 400 - Fire & Emergency Svcs Safety & Survival

• Introduction
  • History of Fire Service Culture
  • Organizational Culture
  • Individual Role in Culture/Behavior
  • History of Line of Duty Deaths and Injuries Statistics
  • Defining the Nature of the Problem
• The National Context, Health and Safety
  • NFPA, OSHA
  • Medical and Fitness Standards
  • Data Collection (NFIRS)
  • Research/Investigation (NIST, NIOSH)
• Training, Equipment, Response
  • Training, Certification, Credentialing
  • Apparatus and Equipment
  • Emergency Response - Response to Emergency Scenes
  • Violent Incidents
  • Emerging Technologies
• Organizational Health and Safety Profile
  • Personal and Organizational Accountability
  • Present Condition/Culture
  • Investigations - Internal
  • Analyzing your Profile
  • Utilizing Grants to Meet Needs
• Risk Management
  • Risk Management Concepts and Practices
  • Unsafe Acts
  • Empowerment Definition
• Prevention
  • Home Fire Sprinklers
  • Code Enforcement
  • Public Education/Fire and Life Safety
  • Counseling and Psychological Support

FLS 141 - Elementary Spanish I

2. Use appropriate reading techniques to explore authentic material in the target language Spanish.

3. Apply the new vocabulary in both written and oral communication in Spanish. 4. Demonstrate a growing awareness of the influence of traditions and culture on a Hispanic population.

Objectives:                      

Chapter1: Hola, ¿qué tal?

1. 1. Greetings and leave-takings
   2. Identifying yourself and others
   3. Expressions of courtesy
   4. Nouns and articles
   5. Numbers 0-30
   6. Present Tense of Ser
   7. Telling Time
   8. Cultura: Saludos y besos en los países hispanos
   9. La plaza principal
   10.  Estados Unidos y Canada

Chapter 2: En la Universidad

2.1 The classroom and academic life

2.2 Fields of study and academic subjects

2.3 Days of the week

2.4 Class schedules

2.5 Present of -ar verbs

2.6 Forming questions in Spanish

2.7 Present tense of estar

2.8 Numbers 31 and higher

2.9 Cultura: La elección de una carrera universitaria

2.10 La Universidad de Salamanca

2.11 España

Chapter 3: La familia

3.1 The Family

3.2 Identifying people

3.3 Profession and occupations

3.4 Descriptive adjectives

3.5 Possesive adjectives

3.6 Present tense of -er and -ir verbs

3.7 Present tense of tener and venir

3.8 Cultura: ¿Cómo te llamas?

3.9 La familia real española

3.10 Ecuador

Chapter 4: Los pasatiempos

4.1 Pastimes

4.2 Sports

4.3 Places in the city

4.4 Present tense of ir

4.5 Stem-changing verbs: e= ie, o=ue

4.6 Stem-changing verbs: e=i

4.7 Verbs with irregular yo forms

4.8 Cultura: Real Madrid y Barca rivalidad total

4.9 Miguel Cabrera y Paola Espinosa

4.10 México

Chapter 5: Las vacaciones

            5.1 Travel and vacation

            5.2 Months of the year 

            5.3 Season and weather

            5.4 Ordinal Numbers

            5.5 Estar with conditions and emotions

            5.6 The present progressive

            5.7 Ser and estar

            5.8 Direct object nouns and pronouns

             5.9 Las cataratas del Iguazú

             5.10 Punta del Este

  Chapter 6: ¡ De compras!

           6.1 Clothing and shopping

           6.2 Negotiating a price and buying

           6.3 Colors

           6.4 More adjectives

           6.5 Saber and conocer

           6.6 Indirect object pronouns

           6.7 Preterite tense of regular verbs

           6.8 Demonstrative adjectives and pronound

           6.9 Los mercados al aire libre

           6.10 Carolina Herrera

     Chapter 7: La rutina diaria

           7.1 Daily routine

           7.2 Personal hygiene

           7.3 Time expressions

           7.4 Reflexive verbs

           7.5 Indefinite and negative words

           7.6 Preterite of ser and ir

           7.7 Verbs like gustar

           7.8 Cultura: La siesta

           7.9 El mate

           7.10 Perú

FLS 142 - Elementary Spanish II

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites: FLS 141 - Elementary Spanish I  or 1 year of high school Spanish or comparable experience.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face, virtual, and/or online

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
1.  Express correctly ideas both written and oral communication in Spanish.

2.  Use appropriate reading techniques to explore authentic material in the target language Spanish.          

3.  Apply the new vocabulary in both written and oral communication in Spanish.

4.  Demonstrate a growing awareness of the influence of traditions and culture on a Hispanic population.

Objectives:                                           

Unit 8: La comida

8.1 Food

8.2 Food descriptions

8.3 Meals

8.4 Preterite of stem-changing verbs

8.5 Double Pronouns

8.6 Comparisons

8.7 Superlatives

8.8 Cultura: Frutas y verduras de América

8.9 Ferran Adrià: Arte en la cocina

8.10 Guatemala

Unit 9: Las fiestas

9.1 Parties and celebrations

9.2 Personal relationships

9.3 Stages of life

9.4 Irregular preterites

9.5 Verbs that change the meaning in the preterit

9.6 ¿Qué? and ¿cuál?

9.7 Pronouns after prepositions

9.8 Cultura: Semana Santa

9.9 Festival viña del mar

9.10 Chile

Unit 10: En el consultorio

10.1 Health and medical terms: parts of the body

10.2 Symptoms and medical conditions

10.3 Health professions

10.4 The imperfect tense

10.5 The preterite and the imperfect

10.6 Constructions with se

10.7 Adverbs

10.8 Cultura: Servicios de salud

10.9 Curanderos y chamanes

10.10 Costa Rica

Unit 11: La tecnología

11.1 Home electronics

11.2 Computers and internet

11.3 The car and its accessories

11.4 Familiar commands

11.5 Por and para

11.6 Reciprocal reflexives

11.7 Stressed possessive adjective and pronouns

11.8 Cultura: Las redes sociales

11.9 Los mensajes de texto

11.10 Argentina

Unit 12: La Vivienda

12.1 Parts of the house

12.2 Household chores

12.3 Table settings

12.4 Relative pronouns

12.5 Formal (usted/ustedes) commands

12.6 The present subjunctive

12.7 Subjunctive with verbs of will and influence

12.8 El patio central

12.9 Las islas flotantes del lago Titicaca

12.10 Panamá

Unit 13: La naturaleza

13.1 The environment

13.2 Recycling and conservation

13.3 The subjunctive with verbs of emotion

13.4 The subjunctive with doubt, disbelieve, and denial

13.5 The subjunctive with conjunctions

13.6 Cultura: ! Los Andes se mueven!

13.7 La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

13.8 Colombia

Unit 14: En la ciudad

14.1 City Life

14.2 Daily chores

14.3 Money and banking

14.4 At the past office

14.5 The subjunctive in adjective clauses

14.6 Nosotros/as commands

14.7 Past participles used as adjectives

14.8 Cultura: Pasando en metro

14.9 Luis Barragán: arquitectura y emoción

14.10 Venezuela

Unit 15: El bienestar

15.1 Health and well-being

15.2 Exercise and physical activity

15.3 Nutrition

15.4 The present perfect

15.5 The past perfect

15.6 The present perfect subjunctive

15.7 Cultura: Spas naturales

15.8 La quinoa

           15.9 Bolivia  

FLS 241 - Intermediate Spanish I

1.  Express correctly ideas both written and oral communication in Spanish.

2.  Use appropriate reading techniques to explore authentic material in the target language Spanish.          

3.  Apply the new vocabulary in both written and oral communication in Spanish.

4.  Demonstrate a growing awareness of the influence of traditions and culture on a Hispanic population.

Objectives:                     

Chapter1: Sentir y vivir

Las relaciones personales

Cortometraje: Café para llevar

Imagina: Estados Unidos

Galería de Creadores: Álvarez, Gómez, Narciso Rodríguez.

Flash Cultura: Las relaciones personales

Estructuras: The present Tense, Ser and Estar, Gustar and similar verbs, Nouns and Articles, Adjectives.

Cultura: Corriente Latina, Cultura en pantalla: Hispanos e inmigración en los Estados Unidos

Literatura: Poema 20 (Pablo Neruda, Chile poesía)          

Chapter 2: Vivir en la Ciudad

En la Ciudad

Cortometraje: Adiós mama

Imagina: México

Galería de Creadores: Gael García, Frida Kahlo, Poniatowsk

Flash Cultura: El metro del D.F.

Estructuras:The preterite, The imperfect, The preterite vs imperfect,Progressive Forms,Telling Time.

Cultura: Juchitán: La ciudad de las mujeres, Cultura en Pantalla: Mujeres triquis de Oaxaca

Literatura: Una lucha muy personal (Mercè Sarrias, España obra de teatro)

Chapter 3: Un mundo conectado

Los medios de comunicación   

Cortometraje: Desconexión

Imagina: El Caribe: Cuba, Puerto Rico y la Republica Dominicana

Galería de Creadores: Julia de Burgos, Wilfredo Lam, Oscar      

Flash Cultura: El Cine Mexicano

Estructuras: The Subjunctive in noun clauses, Object Pronouns, Commands, Possessive,

adjectives and nouns, Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns    

Cultura: Ritmos del Caribe

Cultura en pantalla: Festival del merengue en la Republica Dominicana

Literatura: La desesperación de las letras (Gines S. Cutillas, España)

Chapter 4: Generaciones en movimiento

En familia

Cortometraje: Sin palabras

Imagina: Centroamérica: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá

Galería de creadores: Gioconda Belli, Armando Morales, Camilo Miner

Flash Cultura: De compras en Barcelona

Estructuras: The Subjunctive in adjective clauses, Reflexive verbs, Por and para, To become:

hacerse, ponerse, volverse and llegar a ser

Cultura: Sonia Sotomayor: la niña que sonaba

Cultura en pantalla: Sonia Sotomayor habla sobre su condición latina

Literatura: El eclipse (Augusto Monterroso, Guatemala cuento)

Chapter 5: Las riquezas naturales

Nuestro mundo

Cortometraje: Raíz

Imagina: Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela

Galería de creadores: Marisol Escobar, Gabriel García Márquez, Oswaldo G

Flash cultura: un bosque natural

Estructuras: The future, The conditional, Relative Pronouns, Qué vs cuál, The neuter lo

Cultura:  La selva amazónica: biodiversidad curative y Plantas medicinales

Literatura: La luna (Jaime Sabines, México poesía)

FLS 242 - Intermediate Spanish II

2.  Use appropriate reading techniques to explore authentic material in the target language Spanish.          

3.  Apply the new vocabulary in both written and oral communication in Spanish.

4.  Demonstrate a growing awareness of the influence of traditions and culture on a Hispanic population.

Objectives:

Chapter 6: El valor de las ideas

Creencias e ideologías  

Cortometraje: Hiyab

Imagina: Chile

Galería de Creadores: Isabel Allende, Miguel Littin, Matta, Parra

Flash Cultura: Puerto Rico: ¿nación o estado?

Estructuras: The subjunctive in adverbial clauses, The past subjunctive, Comparatives and Superlative, Adverbs, Diminutives and augmentatives.

Cultura: Chile: dictadura y democracia

Cultura en pantalla: Chile y la Operación Cóndor

Literatura: Pájaros prohibidos (Eduardo Galeano, Uruguay cuento) 

Chapter 7:   Perspectivas laborales

El trabajo y las finanzas

Cortometraje: Recursos Humanos

Imagina: Bolivia y Paraguay

Galería de Creadores: Josefina Pla, Arturo Reque, Roa, Graciela R.

Flash Cultura: El mundo del trabajo

Estructuras: The present perfect, the present perfect subjunctive, Uses of se, Past participles,used as adjective, Time Expression with hacer.

Cultura: Recursos naturales: una salida al mundo

Cultura en pantalla: Indígenas bolivianos y el negocio de los hidrocarburos

Literatura: La mirada (Juan Madrid, España cuento)               

Chapter 8: Ciencia y tecnología

La tecnología y la ciencia

Cortometraje: El clon

Imagina: Perú

Galería de creadores: Tania Libertad, Los Hermanos Santa Cruz, etc.

Flash Cultura: Inventos argentinos

Estructura: The past perfect, The past perfect subjunctive, Uses of the infinitive, Prepositions: a, hacia, and con, Prepositions: de, desde, en, entre, hasta and sin.

Cultura: La ciudad redescubierta

Flash Cultura: Machu Pichu

Literatura: La Intrusa (Pedro Orgambide, Argentina cuento)

Chapter 9: Escapar y divertirse

Las diversiones

Cortometraje: No me ama

Imagina: Argentina y Uruguay

Galeria de creadores: Bocca, Borges, Sosa, Rossi

Flash Cultura: Lo mejor de Argentina

Estructura: The future perfect, The condicional perfect, Si clauses and Transitional expressions.

Cultura: Fin de semana en Buenos Aires

Cultura en pantalla: Cruzar 9 de julio

Literatura: Malturian (Pablo de Santis, Argentina cuento)

Chapter 10: Herencia y destino

Nuestro futuro

Cortometraje: La boda

Imagina: España

Galeria de creadores: Ferran, Calatrava, Coixet, Matute

Flash Cultura: Machu Pichu: encanto y misterio

Estructura: The passive voice, the negative and affirm expressions, and Summary of the indicative and subjunctive.

Cultura: España nueva ola de inmigrantes

Cultura en pantalla: Lavapiés: un barrio de inmigrantes…

Literatura: Algo muy grave va a . . . (Márquez, Colombia cuento)

FLS 927 - Honors Study

FLS 948 - Special Projects

FLS 949 - Special Topics

GEO 121 - World Regional Geography

1. Apply spatial concepts of social science by using research methods, mapping, cirital thinking, problem analysis, the syntheses of data to understand changes in world society.
2. Evaluate the impacts of technology on individual and cultural change.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of individuals and groups, and communication, in maintaining world relationships.
4. Review historical contexts and their influence on individual and collective behavior to form the structure of world societies.

GEO 927 - Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

GRA 102 - Graphic Design Seminar

GRA 107 - Introduction to Graphics Technology

GRA 111 - Vector Graphics I

To help you achieve one or more of the above outcomes, you are expected to achieve competency in the following course-level Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Students will be able to define vector graphics and when they are best applied.
2. Students will be able to create vector illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.
3. Students will be able to analyze third party vector illustrations created in Adobe Illustrator.
4. Students will have a firm understanding of the fundamental tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator.
5. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

1. Work efficiently in the Adobe Illustrator environment utilizing layers.
2. Use the full range of shape drawing and freehand drawing tools to build illustrations.
3. Apply fill and stroke colors to objects created with the drawing tools.
4. Develop attractive illustrations.
5. Use the full range of transformation and distortion tools to accurately modify objects’ shapes.
6. Draw accurate vector objects using the Pen tool and its associated features.
7. Use the various type tools, and understand how to manipulate and modify typography.
8. Align multiple objects with the Align panel and create complex shapes from simple objects with the Pathfinder panel and Shape Builder tool.
9. Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment as a productive and complementary team member.

GRA 115 - Vector Graphics II

To help you achieve one or more of the above outcomes, you are expected to achieve competency in the following course-level Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Students will be able to define vector graphics and when they are best applied as pertains to graphic design.
2. Students will create professional level illustrations utilizing advanced techniques and tools in Adobe Illustrator.
3. Students will be able to analyze third party vector illustrations created in Adobe Illustrator.
4. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

Students will expand upon their knowledge from Vector Graphics 1, and show competencies in the following aspects of Adobe Illustrator.

1. Working with Type in Illustrator
2. Working with Gradients, Blends and Patterns
3. Working with 3D capabilities in Illustrator
4. Creating Brushes, Patterns, Textures, Styles
5. Use of Brushes to create artwork
6. Applying Effects and Graphic Styles

GRA 158 - Web Multimedia

GRA 166 - Web Animations

GRA 176 - Layout Design I

1. Learn and apply the fundamentals of digital publishing using Adobe InDesign.
2. Recognize and apply layout and design guidelines in document creation.
3. Examine, analyze and evaluate documents for design and effectiveness.
4. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

1. Get to know the basics of the InDesign Workspace
2. Learn Type, Tools, and Terms in InDesign
3. Learn the fine are of setting type in InDesign, including drop caps, hyphenation settings, alignment options, quotation marks, hyphens and dashes, etc.
4. Combine type and images. Understand X and Y coordinates in InDesign.
5. Threaded text frames, spell checking, tracking and kerning.
6. Learn about Tabs and Tables in InDesign. Set tabs in text boxes.
7. Create tables in layouts.
8. Learn about InDesign’s Grids, Guides, and Aligning Objects.
9. Work on lessons and projects in InDesign to help reinforce skills learned in each chapter.
10. Ability to analyze and dissect peer and outside professional InDesign work.

GRA 177 - Layout Design II

To help you achieve one or more of the above outcomes, you are expected to achieve competency in the following course-level Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Students will understand advanced concepts of layout design.
2. Students will be able to create and print an advanced product layout using Adobe InDesign.
3. Students will be able to analyze third party layout design.
4. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

Through the continued study of Adobe InDesign, students will become proficient in the following:

1. Text Wrap
2. Layers
3. Effects
4. Type Continuity
5. Applying Styles
6. Master Pages
7. Object Styles
8. Business Forms
9. Designing with Type
10. Color Essentials
11. Production Essentials
12. Basic Graphic Elements
13. Creating Interactive Forms

GRA 949 - Graphics Tech Special Topics

HCA 151 - Overview of Health Care

1. Define health and health care.
2. Compare medical and wellness models of health.
3. Describe the size and scope of health care in the US.
4. Describe key business functions.
5. Identify major components of health care industry.
6. Identify the major payers in health care.
7. Compare the various roles of health care providers.
8. Define the various types of care.
9. Classify the different types of hospitals and their organization.
10. Discuss various measures of health care quality.
11. Define the concept of public health and give examples of public health activities.

HCA 153 - Career Opportunities in Health Care

1. Understand job design and requirements.
2. Describe legal human resources issues in health care.
3. Identify leadership styles and skills related to health care.
4. Discuss the importance of training and safety.
5. Discuss management and employee communication.
6. Identify different compensation practices.
7. Identify recruitment issues in health care.
8. Understand employee relations.
9. Define the challenges facing health care today.
10. Explore various health care professions.
11. Network with current health care professionals.

HCA 155 - Technology and Health Care

1. Define common information technology terms.
2. Understand the significance of technology and why it is critical to be computer literate in society today.
3. Discuss security and privacy in health care.
4. Discuss Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
5. Identify the evolution of health care technology.
6. Describe technologies in various health care segments.
7. Discuss future trends in health care.
8. Discuss the implications of technology on health care professionals.
9. Understand the efficiency and effectiveness of technology.

HCA 157 - Health Care and Economics

1. Discuss the importance of health care economics.
2. Understand the health care financing system.
3. Describe the elements of health care costs.
4. Understand the demand for health care products.
5. Understand asymmetric information’s role in health care.
6. Define common economic terminology.
7. Understand the impact of regulation and health care economics.
8. Understand the impact of strategic behavior and health care economics.
9. Discuss the impact of markets and health care economics.

HCA 159 - Financial Matters in Health Care

1. Define common financial terminology.
2. Understand the health care budgeting process.
3. Discuss cost analysis.
4. Perform general accounting functions.
5. Describe various reimbursement methods and payers.
6. Understand the responsibilities of financial management.
7. Understand different types of payment for services.
8. Interpret various types of financial documents.

HCA 161 - Legal Issues in Health Care

• Define and describe the similarities and differences between laws and ethics.
• Describe how to apply ethical decision-making models.
• Discuss why an understanding the legal profession is necessary for the health care profession.
• Define common legal terminology.
• Understand physician and patient rights.
• Understand negligence and malpractice.
• Understand the major federal regulations affecting medical professionals.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality in health care.
• Discuss ethical issues facing health care professionals.

HCM 108 - Food Safety and Sanitation

Evaluate the Culinary Kitchen Facilities including walk-in fridges/freezers, kitchens and dry store areas using inspection techniques usually done by The Health Department.

Identify Food Safety Management Systems.

List Safe Facilities and Pest Management controls.

Outline all requirements of Safe Food and The Safe Food Handler.

HCM 128 - Basic Baking and Lab

• Student will identify ingredients and discover how they work in formulas.  
• Students will produce an array of baked goods.
• Analyze the formulas made.  
• Compare and contrast different formulas based on their temperatures, ingredients, tools, and mixing methods.  
• Apply safety and sanitation to proper food and equipment handling. 
• Recite Breakdown of ingredients. 
• List Yeast raised doughs. 
• Identify Mixing Methods. 
• State the Quality of ingredients. 
• Outline Baking Science in formulas. 
• List Equipment and its purpose. 
• Assess Time Management. 
• Critique Safety and sanitation.

HCM 129 - Advanced Baking and Lab

2) Apply Safe handling of advanced equipment and finer ingredients

3) Construct and list proper purchasing for the restaurant or bakery.

4) Evaluate and analyze the importance of purchase and profit within the baking industry.

Course Objectives:

Construct Ice creams, gelatos, candies, artisan breads, braded doughs, gateau’s, gourmet, desserts and bars. 

Apply Communication and team building into daily tasks. 

Assess Costing of formulas.

HCM 131 - Basic Pastry and Lab

Students will produce different formulas in pastry.  

Construct an understanding of ingredients and their roles in pastry formulas.  

Discover the proper makeup and handling of basic pastry.

Course Objectives:

Compose Laminate doughs, crusts, Danish, croissants, choux pastry. 

Appraise pastry science in formulas. 

Identify and select different equipment. 

Assess time management. 

Select quality of ingredients.

HCM 132 - Advanced Pastry and Lab

Course Objectives:  Construct pastries in desserts, apply professional communication and team building and time management, construct cream horns, cannolis, choux pastries, creams, fillings, pastry creams, doughs.

HCM 143 - Food Preparation 1

HCM 144 - Food Preparation Lab 1

HCM 148 - Food Fundamentals

Course objectives

Identify the basics of nutrition and food science 

Outline Food and Kitchen Safety

Identify Ingredients

Analyze farming practices  

Compare cooking techniques

HCM 157 - Food Preparation 2

HCM 158 - Food Prep 2 Lab

HCM 178 - Int

HCM 179 - Adv Cuisine for Restaurant and Hotel

HCM 194 - International Breads

Course Objectives 

Outline International bread formulas and techniques  

Recite international formulas

Analyze Doughs from France, Germany, England, Poland, Norway, Mexico, Italy, etc.  

Compare Different types of yeast

Analyzing the finished product

HCM 228 - Culinary Nutrition and Food Science

Discuss how diet and lifestyle choices they make today can impact their health and quality of life in the future  

Evaluate the diet and be able to modify it to protect and optimize their health

Identify factors that influence food selection and the importance of good nutrition 

Examine healthy cooking methods and techniques

Course Objectives

State The Power of Food  

List Nutrition Standards and Tools

Investigate Carbohydrates, Proteins, Water and Beverages, Vitamins, Fats and Oils  

Construct Cooking Techniques for Planning Healthful Menus  

Discuss Nutritional Messages and Serving Guests with Special Health Needs

HCM 238 - Menu Planning/Kitchen Design

HCM 240 - Menu Planning and Design

HCM 242 - Event Planning and Customer Service

Evaluate the process of planning and executing special events and function Identifying and ensuring customer service and consistent service value  

Research procedures of payment and challenges faced during the process

Course Objectives

Describe the Importance of Customer Service  

Design and implement an effective customer service program

Assess Greeting and seating customer etiquette  

Examine Dining room service  

Discuss Guest Payment and service recovery

HCM 254 - Purchasing for Profit and Loss

HCM 259 - Jams, Jellies, and Preservatives

Course Objectives:  Compose preserved foods and sauces Produce Formulas for Jams, Jellies, pickles, sauces, fillings. Discuss Pros and cons with canning.  Investigate and apply different uses of pectin.

HCM 263 - International Cuisine

HCM 294
Mode(s) of Instruction: Face to Face

Course Fees: Course Materials: $50.00

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of different ingredients used around the world  
• Identify the basics of how to create, design and produce a variety of well-known classic dishes of specific cuisines. 
• Investigate basic cultural background of a Variety of Countries. 
• Examine new and unique flavor profiles and presentations of various traditional dishes.

Course Objectives:  

• Discuss and compose Basic Classical dishes of France. 
• Discuss and compose Basic Classical dishes of Italy.
• Discuss and compose Basic Classical dishes of Asia. 
• Discuss and compose Basic Classical dishes of Mexico. 
• Discuss and compose Basic Classical dishes of South America. 
• Development of cultural and food production knowledge of each country covered.

HCM 266 - Culinary Math

• Explain multiple applications of real world math problem. 
• Produce accurately priced menu items.
• Compose recipes and measurements for quantity production. 
• Evaluate menus for industry specifications and standards.

Course Objectives:  

• Discuss the necessary math skills required for successful entry into the food service industry. 
• Match food service staff skills 
• Estimate the right industry targets as required by industry professionals.

HCM 272 - Garnishing and Finishing Techniques

HCM 279 - Accounting for Hospitality

HCM 285 - Advanced Food Prep

Course Objectives

Formulate a series of dishes into a cohesive menu. Describe all aspects of completing a restaurant dish

HCM 286 - Advanced Food Preparation 2

HCM 291 - Cake Decorating

Course Objectives

Construct Cake formulas  Investigate Cake construction and design  Compare Different types of frostings  Apply Piping techniques and icing design

HCM 292 - Food Preparation

Course Objectives

Discuss Equipment and Ingredient Identification List and compare Stocks, Sauces and Soup Preparations  Examine Meat, Poultry, Fish and Shellfish Preparations  Discuss Vegetables, Potatoes, Grains, Legumes and Pasta Preparations  Identify Breakfast and Garden Manger Preparations

HCM 293 - Advanced Cake Decorating

Course Objectives

Evaluate Advanced icing formulas, fondant, gum paste, sugar work  Build Molding icings and sugars  Plan Cake construction and design Assess Time management

HCM 294 - Food Preparation 2

Course Objectives

Analyze Fruit and Vegetable Identification and Preparation techniques 2) Identify Grilling and Roasting Techniques  Describe Sautéing, Pan Frying and Deep-Frying techniques  Describe Steaming and Poaching  Differentiate Braising and stewing, understanding the methods and reasons behind it.

HCM 297 - Chocolate Confections

Course Objectives

Identify Types and origins of chocolate Examine Tempering/Molding/piping  Name Formulas for tempering, bon bons, bars, truffles, packaging, and desserts

HCM 298 - Knife Skills

• Analyze all the basic cuts used in the industry.

• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple knife cuts

• Construct assigned cutting tasks unsupervised.

• Evaluate the standard of finished product that is self-produced.

• Judge the work of others and critic for the market use of that product.

• Produce a wide variety of foods into precise and consistent cuts

Course Objectives

• Identify Anatomy, construction and types

• Apply Care, sharpening, maintenance and cleaning.

• Construct Types of Vegetable cuts.

• Construct Types of fruit cuts.

• Construct Types of potato cuts.

• Construct Carving and sawing.

• Analyze Other types of slicing equipment

HCM 299 - Creative Desserts

Course Objectives

Design and produce Classic Custards  Design and produce Fools & Flummery’s & syllabubs  Design and produce Crepes  Design and produce Mousses & Molds  Design and produce Steamed Sponges Design and produce Roulades with flour and without  Design and produce Tarts & Pies & Tarte Tatin College Procedures: All college-wide procedures are locat

HCM 300 - Beverage Management

Course ObjectivesInvestigate and analyze all legal implications in the beverage industry.  Identify a large selection of ingredients in beverage work.  Formulate the safe and profitable delivery of beverages.  Identify positives and negatives in bar setup and design.

HCM 305 - Meat and Fish Fabrication

Course ObjectivesIdentify Meat, Poultry, Fish and Shellfish fabrication techniques  Discuss Various animal anatomy and bone structure  Investigate The Value of fabrication in the modern day restaurant kitchen  Discuss how to utilize trimmings and bones left after fabrication

HCM 313 - International Cuisine 2

HCM 313 - International Cuisine 2

HCM 332 - Hospitality Personnel Management

Course Objectives

Outline the Dynamics of Leadership  List all Facilitating Planning Process, Employee Performance and Teamwork  Discuss Effective Communication skills Examine Managing Work Schedules, Daily Operations, Meetings, Compensation Programs  Describe Retention and Termination Procedures

HCM 336 - Event Planning & Customer Service 1

Course Objectives

Outline all Initial Planning and Budgeting  Design Organizing and Timing schedules Assess Venue requirements  Identify Guest arrival and transportation needs  Categorize Food and beverage considerations

HCM 337 - Event Planning and Customer Service 2

HCM 511 - Food Technology Internship

HCM 513 - Hospitality Professionalism

Course Objectives Construct a full and concise knowledge of all aspects of the culinary and baking industry at the customer contact area.  Analyze and assess the many and varied situations that develop in the service arena. Initial input of Syllabi Apply the acquired skills in a real world situation

HCM 518 - Baking Internship

HCM 519 - Hospitality Professionalism II

Course ObjectivesConstruct a full and concise knowledge of all aspects of the culinary and baking industry at the customer contact area.  Analyze and assess the many and varied situations that develop in the service arena.  Apply the acquired skills in a real world situation

HCM 592 - Convention Management

HCM 608 - Intro to Hospitality

Course ObjectivesExplain historically hospitality . Debate the Definition of Hospitality . Describe all levels in the Hotel and lodging sector . Describe the types Food and Beverage operations . Categorize the Restaurant business . Define what Tourism and hospitality means today . Outline Gaming and Recreation businesses

HCM 609 - Hospitality Management

HCM 613 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales