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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Credit for this course is awarded to entering students with appropriate scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) examination in European History.
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3.00 Credits
This course is scheduled for individual students who wish to explore topics not covered in the curriculum. The student must present a design of the study (learning contract) to the faculty member who is to direct the work. Approval from the department chair or director is required prior to registration.
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3.00 Credits
A travel/study course combining preparation on campus, foreign travel, and study abroad in the discipline of European History. Variable content depending on the program in which the student enrolls and the specific topics to be covered. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A- 10.030. Students must be 18 years of age on or before departure and permission of instructor or department chair is required.
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15.00 Credits
This course consists of lecture and practical applications that exceed the course hour requirement by the State of Florida for the Professional Firefighter. This course contains in-depth instruction into the broad spectrum of functions required of a firefighter. Topics of instruction include ladder and fire hose simulations, extrication, rescue, initial response to hazardous materials, live fire training, fire department communications, forcible entry, basic building construction, ventilation operations, fire detection and suppression. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate of completion in Firefighter I and II. The student will also be eligible for the State of Florida Minimum Fire Standards Examination for the Professional Firefighter upon successful completion of the course, meeting or exceeding the scholastic examination requirement (TABE requirement), and meeting all other college requirements. The volunteer firefighter certificate (Firefighter I) will not be issued for partial completion of this course. Lab fee required.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview to fire protection, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire protection/service, 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. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or better to receive credit. Lab fee required.
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3.00 Credits
This 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. In addition, the curriculum covers pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges. Students will have to successfully complete FFP 1302 Apparatus Operations to be eligible to complete the State Pump Operator certification exam through the Florida State Fire College. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or better to receive credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the laws, rules, and driving techniques for emergency vehicles. There will be a practical portion of the course that includes fire ground evolutions using pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays, and master streams. Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises. After successful completion of this course and FFP 1301, the student will be eligible to take the State Pump Operator certification exam through the Florida State Fire College. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) to receive credit. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: FFP 1301 with grade of C or better.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the structure and function of fire prevention organizations, conducting inspections, procedures and techniques of fire prevention, recognition and elimination of fire hazards, fire risk analysis as applied to municipal and industrial occupancies, public relations programs, including coordination with other agencies, public education and inspections practices. This course is required for the Florida Fire Officer I and Fire Safety Inspector certifications.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers a thorough study of codes applicable to fire protection and prevention, their application in various types of building construction and design with emphasis on fire protection features. This course is required for the Fire Safety Inspector certification.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a study of fire protection alarm and extinguishing systems including design characteristics, operational theory and functional limitations and capabilities. There will be a comparative analysis of the various systems, including the standards governing systems. This course is required for the Fire Safety Inspector certification.
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