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Fire Protection Technology (2230)
| 100 | INTRODUCTN TO FIRE PROTECTION | 4 credits |
| History and philosophy of fire protection; introduction to agencies involved; current legislative developments; discussion of current related problems, expanding future of fire protection and career orientation. | ||
| 102 | FIRE SAFETY BLDG DESGN & CONST | 3 credits |
| Exploration of building construction and design with emphasis on fire protection concerns; review of related statutory and suggested guidelines local, state and national scope. | ||
| 104 | FIRE INVESTIGATION METHODS | 4 credits |
| History of fire investigation; gathering of evidence and development of technical reports; fundamentals of arson investigation; processing of criminal evidence and procedures related to local and state statutes. | ||
| 202 | INCIDENT MGMT FOR EMER RESPOND | 4 credits |
| Efficient and effective use of human resources, equipment and systems. Emphasis on preplanning , incident management, problem solving related to emergency preparation and response. | ||
| 204 | FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION | 3 credits |
| Application and analysis necessary for the implementation of the Life Safety Code Handbook. | ||
| 205 | FIRE DETECTN & SUPPRSN SYS | 3 credits |
| Design, installation, maintenance and utilization of portable fire extinguishing appliances and pre-engineered automatic systems; fire detection and alarm signaling systems operational capabilities, requirements. | ||
| 206 | FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 205. Design, installation and operation of automatic fire suppression systems. Includes sprinkler, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, halogenated agent systems. | ||
| 250 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | 4 credits |
| Prerequisite: 100. Study of chemical characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation and handling of hazardous materials. Emphasis on emergency situations, fire fighting and control. | ||
| 254 | FIRE PREVENTION | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 104. Fire codes and standards relative to fire prevention, inspection, and code enforcement. | ||
| 257 | FIRE & SAFETY ISS FOR BUS/IND | 3 credits |
| Industrial fire and safety issues related to specialized hazards, federal and state regulations. Emphasis on emergency response team preparedness, confined space entry, and rescue. | ||
| 280 | FIRE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION | 4 credits |
| Prerequisite: 100. Fire officer professional qualifications; federal, state regulations governing department operations-OSHA, EPA; emergency and non-emergency operations procedures-ICS, IMS, Emergency Operations Center are presented. | ||
| 290 | ST: FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY | 1-4 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisite: permission. Selected topics or subject areas of interest in fire protection technology. | ||
| 294 | ADVANCED FIRE INVESTIG METHODS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 100, 104, 205, 206. Designed to meet student and in service fire investigators need to understand new/updated technology and methodology in managing fire investigations. | ||
| 295 | TECHNICAL FIRE TRAIN/FIELD EXP | 4 credits |
| Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of successfully completed course work in the Fire Protection Technology program which includes 100, 102, 104, 204, 205, and 280. Technical training/field experience analysis by student and instruction of technical training; potentially leading to state 240-hour fire fighter certification. | ||
| 297 | INDP STUDY: FIRE PROTECTION | 1-3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 2230:100 and permission. Selected topics and special areas of study in fire protection technology under the supervision and evaluation of a selected faculty who assigns specific arrangements. | ||
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