Course Syllabi

Knowledge and practical skills necessary for certification as an entry-level Firefighter I.  FSC 148 is the prerequisite for admission to FSC 149. Successful completion of FSC 148 and FSC 149 qualifies the student to sit for the Firefighter I and II certification examination conducted by the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshall.

Knowledge and practical skills necessary for certification as an entry-level firefighter II.  Successful completion qualifies the student to sit for the Firefighter I and II certification examination conducted by the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshall.

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary for and entry-level Firefighter I and Firefighter II. Successful completion qualifies the student to sit for the Firefighter I and II certification examination conducted by the Arizona Center of Fire Service Excellence.

Course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.

Course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.

Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

Course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

Course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems; water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

Course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.

Course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The element of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.

Course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents.

Course will address the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards.

An exploration of the evolution of fashion throughout time, traced through garment development and creations from ancient times to current day garment production and style. A direction of cultural, historical fashion and silhouettes throughout time and current modern-day adaptations.

Gain a deeper understanding of the role of fashion from a universal perspective and its global impact as an industry.

Introduction to pop culture and the impact on fashion and style, exploring different genres, and where style and fashion were impacted by political, historical, media, and social media.

An introduction to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. This course uses spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences.

A study and analysis of the geographical regions known as The Americas, Eurasia, Africa, and the Middle East with emphasis on location, resources, and development; economic, political, and social institutions; similarities and differences; and problems and potentialities.

Basic communication skills are taught with emphasis on oral communication and pronunciation. Grammar is taught only as it will facilitate conversation. Total Physical Response and Natural Approach methods are stressed with an intensive use of visual aids. Language tape practice may be available.

A continuation of GER 95. Basic communication skills are taught with emphasis on oral communication. Grammar is taught only as it will facilitate conversation.

Grammar and other technical aspects of the language will be emphasized and basic conversational skills will be developed. Reading and writing skills will also be emphasized. The course is taught in a cultural and natural context with intensive use of visual aids and faculty designed instructional material. Fulfills the first semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.