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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 191 with a grade of C or better) De velops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENG 191, emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods. Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature and literary criticism analytically and meaning fully and to communicate that information clearly. Stu dents analyze, critically interpret, and evaluate the form and content of a range of literary texts and practice vari ous strategies of writing. Topics include reading and analy sis of fiction, poetry, and drama; advanced research methods; and writing about literature.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: ENG 191 with a grade of C or better) Em phasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include: reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, business correspondence, and oral technical report presentation.
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5.00 Credits
Provides the student with an understanding of the plan ning process as it relates to owning and operating a busi ness. Students are required to choose an idea for a new business and then evaluate, refine and expand that initial concept into a written feasibility plan. The course uses tested, proven materials to equip the student with the essential skills and critical analysis needed to plan and create a successful small business.
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5.00 Credits
Emphasis is placed on legal structure, permitting and licensing, financing, accounting, risk management and operation of a new business. Students are required to write a business plan.
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5.00 Credits
This course will introduce law and its relationship to busi ness. By combining legal theory with actual cases, students will discover practical answers to common dilemmas often faced by beginning entrepreneurs, thus saving time and money.
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5.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to financial markets, institutions, and management in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the financial markets in which funds are traded, the financial institu tions participating in facilitating the trade of such funds, and the financial principles and concepts behind sound financial management. Topics include: financial systems of the United States, business finance management, fi nancing other sectors of the economy, and time value of money.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: Fire Fighter I Certificate Program Entrance Requirements) Emergency Service Fundamentals in cludes: Fire Department Orientation, Fire Department Communication, Infection Control, First Aid, CPR, and Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level. The emergency medical care capabilities are entrance requirements for other basic fire fighter training in NFPA 100 1, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifica tions, 1997 editions. Students Will Receive: CPR Certification First Aid Certification Infection Control Certification (If Available) Haz Mat Awareness Certification Students possessing equivalent training and credentials and meeting the Fire Fighter I Entrance Requirements may challenge an exemption test for FSC 102 Emergency Service Fundamentals.
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6.00 Credits
(Pre/Corequisites: FSC 102, program admission) Students representing Fire Departments must provide full protective clothing and breathing apparatus. This is the first course for basic fire fighting skills. It is physically demanding with practical fire fighting activities throughout. This course meets or exceeds the objectives of the stan dard Georgia Fire Academy Module I course including: Fire Fighter Orientation and Safety; Protective Clothing; Fire Behavior; Breathing Apparatus; Ropes, Knots, and Hoisting; Ladders; Forcible Entry; Ventilation; Fire Streams; Hose and Appliances; Water Supply: Introduc tion to Fire Control; Fire Rescue; Safety Review and Work Stations; Salvage; Overhaul; Structural Fire Simulations; Physical Training/Skill Review (daily); Practical Testing/ Study Groups; and Written Testing. A final written test will be administered by Georgia Fire Academy with equivalent credit, and a Georgia Fire Academy Module I Certificate will be issued to successful candidates. Students who possess equivalent training and credentials and meet the Fire Fighter I Entrance Requirements may take an exemption test for FSC 103 Basic Fire Fighter; Module I.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: Fire Fighter I Certificate Program Entrance Requirements; FSC 102, FSC 103) Students representing Fire Departments must provide NFPA compliant, full protective clothing and breathing apparatus. This class contains hands on live fire training and other physically demanding fire fighting activities. Topics include: Life Safety Ropes and Equipment; Portable Fire Extinguishers; Sprinkler operations; Water Supplies; Fire Tactics and Safety; Foam Fire Streams; Ground Cover/Wildland Fires; Class A Fires; Dumpster Fires; Vehicle Fires; Structural Fires; Emergency Response to Fires; Practical Testing/ Study Groups; and Written Testing. A final written test will be administered by Georgia Fire Academy with equivalent credit, and a Georgia Fire Academy Module II Certificate will be issued to successful candidates.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: Fire Fighter I Certificate Program Entrance Requirements; FSC 102, FSC 103) Most structural fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries occur in the home. This course addresses some of the most important responsibili ties of the modern fire services: teaching the public to prevent, or if needed, escape fires and related emergencies. We have adopted the approach that we must learn from each incident, then put the information to work to pre vent fires and fire losses through public fire and life safety education. Topics include: The Fire Fighters Responsibility for Fire Investigation; Fire Reporting; Introducing to the Use of Fire Data; Home Fire Safety Inspections; introduc tions to Fire and Life Safety Education; Fire and Life Safety Fundamentals; Fire and Life Safety Resources; Planning Fire and Life Safety Education; Evaluating and Selecting Educational Materials; Working with the Media; Preparing Instruction; Teaching Techniques; Fire and Life Safety Education Pre-sentation; Presentation Evaluation; and Written Testing. Successful candidates will receive a Georgia Fire Academy certificate and NPQ Certification for Fire and Life Safety Educator I.
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