FST 103 - Fire and Arson Investigation

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Fire Science Technology

Description:

This course enables students to become familiar with the problems inherent in determining the causes of fires, recognition of arson, preservation of evidence and successful prosecution of those responsible. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Organize a viable fire-prevention program; Trace the development of the science of fire prevention; Explicate the Fire Prevention Code; Conduct a thorough fire safety program; Maintain accurate records and reports via the Systems Analysis method; Use the Life Safety Code properly, including its means of egress and physical features; Apply the Life Safety Code regulations to the institutional, residential, mercantile and industrial areas.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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